Flu Report: Canada
National Flu Activity: May. 13 - May. 19, 2012 (Week 20)
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National Summary
- Overall, influenza activity in Canada continues to decline; most indicators of influenza activity have declined compared to the previous week. Reports of localized influenza activity were still reported in regions in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta.
- Five outbreaks of influenza or ILI were reported this week (2 in LTCFs, 1 in a hospital and 2 others).
- In week 20, 181 laboratory detections of influenza were reported of which 46% were for influenza A viruses (44.6% - A(H3); 15.7% - A(H1N1)pdm09; 39.8% - unsubtyped) and 54% for influenza B viruses.
- Thirty-three influenza-associated hospitalizations were reported this week (11 paediatric through IMPACT surveillance and 22 adult through aggregate surveillance)
- The ILI consultation rate increased compared to the previous week and is within expected levels for this time of year.
- This is the final weekly report for the 2011-12 influenza season. Bi-weekly reports will commence on June 8th (for weeks 21 and 22). However, laboratory detections reported through the RVDSS and influenza activity level maps will be updated weekly on the FluWatch website.
National Positive Flu Tests
| May. 13 - May. 19, 2012 | Total 2011-2012 Flu Season (Aug 28, 2011 - May. 19, 2012) |
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| Flu | H1N1 | Flu | H1N1 | |
| Alberta | 25 | 6 | 1314 | 254 |
| British Columbia | 23 | 4 | 607 | 97 |
| Manitoba | 5 | 1 | 303 | 7 |
| New Brunswick | 12 | 1 | 398 | 34 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 18 | 0 | 305 | 10 |
| Nova Scotia | 0 | 0 | 108 | 1 |
| Ontario | 10 | 0 | 3097 | 489 |
| Prince Edward Island | 1 | 0 | 53 | 1 |
| Quebec | 66 | 1 | 3925 | 97 |
| Saskatchewan | 8 | 0 | 547 | 47 |
| Canada | 168 | 13 | 10657 | 1037 |
Information courtesy of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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