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Overall Influenza Summary
- Influenza activity remains similar to the previous week; activity remains low in certain areas (i.e. Atlantic region and the Territories)
- Five regions reported localized influenza activity and 17 regions reported sporadic influenza activity
- Seven outbreaks of influenza were reported this week (4 in LTCFs, 1 in a hospital and 2 other)
- In week 03, 127 laboratory detections of influenza were reported (68 A/H3, 9 A(H1N1)pdm09, 18 A unsubtyped and 32 B)
- Eleven influenza-associated hospitalizations were reported this week (1 paediatric and 10 adult)
- The national ILI consultation rate declined this week compared to previous weeks but remains within expected levels for this time of year.
About FluWatch
FluWatch is Canada's national surveillance system that monitors the spread of flu and flu-like illnesses on an on-going basis. FluWatch reports, posted every Friday, contain specific information for health professionals on flu viruses circulating in Canada.
The FluWatch program consists of a network of labs, hospitals, doctor's offices and provincial and territorial ministries of health. Program objectives include to:
- Influenza activity has increased in more regions compared to previous weeks
- Seven regions reported localized influenza activity and 17 regions reported sporadic influenza activity
- Eleven outbreaks of influenza were reported this week (7 in LTCFs, 2 in schools and 2 others)
- In week 04, 178 laboratory detections of influenza were reported (65 A/H3, 27 A(H1N1)pdm09, 43 A unsubtyped and 43 B)
- Twenty-two influenza-associated hospitalizations were reported this week (3 paediatric and 19 adult)
- The national ILI consultation rate increased this week compared to the previous two weeks but remains within expected levels for this time of year.
The Summary Box above covers the main findings from the current week's FluWatch report.
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