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Influenza Quick Stats

For week ending:  October 7, 2017
Iowa activity level: Sporadic
Percent of outpatient visits for ILI: 0.81% (baseline 1.9%)
Percent of influenza rapid test positive: 2% (7/405)
Percent of RSV rapid tests positive: 2% (1/60)
Percent of school absence due to illness: 1.6%
Number of schools with > 10% absences: 0
Influenza-associated hospitalizations: 0/2425 inpatients surveyed

Source: Iowa Influenza Surveillance Network (IISN)

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The Iowa Department of Public Health strives to protect the health of Iowans during the flu season. It is essential for health care providers to promote the prevention of influenza. The resources found in these web pages provide comprehensive guidance for vaccination, general flu prevention and health care provider education throughout this flu season.

• ILINet Sentinel Provider Information 

Influenza (Flu) General Information

• Webinar:  2017-2018 Influenza Season
• Global Influenza Program (WHO)
• National Influenza Vaccination Week Information (CDC)
• Influenza: The Disease (CDC)
• Influenza Information in Other Languages (CDC)

Influenza (Flu) Fact Sheets

• General Public Influenza Fact Sheet
• Influenza - Antiviral Drugs
• Influenza - Recommendations for Home

Influenza A (H3N2) Variant Virus

• Influenza (H3N2) variant virus (CDC)
• Interim Information for Clinicians about Human Infections with H3N2v Virus (CDC)

Avian Influenza A (H7N9) Virus

• CDC Information on Avian Influenza A (H7N9) Virus (CDC)
• World Health Organization Disease Outbreak News (WHO)