Texas Department of State Health Services, Infectious Disease Control Unit

skip to: page content | sidebar navigation | header navigation | footer navigation



Find Services \| News & Information \| Rules & Regulations \| Business Information	(Buscar)

Related DSHS Sites

Community Preparedness Section Outside Link

Regional Epidemiological Response Teams

Immunization Branch Outside Link

Laboratory Services Section Outside Link

Public Health Preparedness Outside Link

Topics A-Z Contact IDCU

Surveillance
En Español

Influenza
(Flu)
ICD-9 487; ICD-10 J10,11
Related Topics: Protecting Yourself During the Cold and Flu Season, Avian Flu, Vaccine Preventable Diseases and SARS

SPSN		2007-2008		2006-2007		2005-2006		2004-2005		2003 - 2004		2002 - 2003
2001 - 2002		2000 - 2001		1999 - 2000		1998 - 1999

2005 - 2006 Texas Influenza Surveillance Information

Current Flu Activity Report | Previous Flu Activitiy Reports

The flu activity level for the week ending March 25, 2006 is regional. This represents a reduction in the state’s flu activity level from widespread for the first time this season. Limited flu activity was reported in all 11 regions of the state. Overall, flu activity continues to decrease across the state.

Reports were received from all 11 Health Service Regions (HSRs) for week 12. Only HSR 8 reported an increase in flu activity. Activity remained about the same in HSRs 1, 6/5S, 9/10, and 11. A decrease in flu activity was reported in HSRs 2/3, 4/5N, and 7. For a map of Health Service Regions, please visit the following website:

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/regions/state.shtm

During week 12, culture confirmed influenza A was identified in Bexar and Harris Counties.

Culture confirmed influenza B was identified in Brazos and Harris Counties during week 12.

No institutional outbreaks or school closures were reported.

For more information on flu surveillance activities in the State of Texas, please visit the following website:

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/influenza/surveillance/

Data from the Sentinel Provider Surveillance Network (SPSN) shows the level of influenza-like illness remains approximately the same as the previous week.

Percentage of Visits for Influenza-Like-Illness (ILI) Reported by Sentinel Providers in Texas as of 3 /31/2006
Week	# Reporting	Age 0-4	Age 5-24	Age 25-64	Age over 64	Total ILI	Total Patients	% ILI
2005-50	45	160	268	190	13	631	14410	4.37
2005-51	44	146	149	61	7	363	7797	4.65
2005-52	39	219	232	363	29	843	10140	8.31
2006-01	40	177	201	297	46	721	11399	6.32
2006-02	55	229	359	269	36	893	15487	5.76
2006-03	47	297	399	287	28	1011	13520	7.47
2006-04	69	331	469	304	42	1146	18518	6.18
2006-05	64	282	420	265	44	1011	17853	5.66
2006-06	67	278	375	230	27	910	18375	4.95
2006-07	62	239	358	207	33	837	18270	4.58
2006-08	67	261	426	238	38	963	18767	5.13
2006-09	65	210	389	182	21	802	18329	4.37
2006-10	65	186	314	188	65	753	17707	4.25
2006-11	62	155	206	160	33	554	13328	4.15
2006-12	45	111	196	111	17	435	9495	4.58

Percentage of Physician Visits Due to Influenza-Like Illness
Texas Sentinel Providers Surveillance Network
2005-2006 Season

Return to the Top of the Page

Statewide Influenza Activity For the Week Ending March 25, 2006

(MMWR Week 12)

*Influenza activity level corresponds to current MMWR week only and does not reflect previous weeks’ activity.

2005 - 2006 Texas Influenza Surveillance Information --- Flu Reports

For the week ending: 10/15/05; 10/22/05; 10/29/05; 11/05/05; 11/12/05; 11/19/05; 11/26/05; 12/10/05; 12/17/05;
12/24/05; 1/07/06; 1/14/06; 1/21/06; 1/28/06; 2/04/06; 2/11/06; 2/18/06; 2/25/06; 3/04/06; 3/11/06; 3/18/06; 3/26/06 4/01/06 4/08/06 4/15/06 4/22/06 4/29/06 5/12/06 5/19/06 5/20/06

Return to the Top of the Page

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Texas Department of State Health Services - Infectious Disease Control Unit
1100 West 49th Street, Suite T801, Mail Code: 1960 PO BOX 149347 - Austin, TX 78714-9347
(512) 458-7676 - Fax: (512) 458-7616 -

Topics A-Z / Site Map

Surveillance