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January 15 Update on Influenza in San Diego County January 15, 2014 By the California Health Alert Network (CAHAN) Influenza is well established in the San Diego region with increasing numbers of cases reported. Seven deaths are among the 1,391 cases detected this season through the week ending January 11. Consistent with national and state reports, the predominant influenza virus identified here so far this season is influenza A (H1N1)pdm09. Compared to last flu season, a significantly greater proportion of flu detections are in adults ages 20 to 64, expected with the H1N1 strain. More details on influenza in the ... January 16, 2014 Influenza Flu, Infuenza 0 0 Comment Read More »
Novel Avian Influenza A (H7N9) in China By CAHAN San DIego May 2, 2013 On April 1, 2013, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported the first known human infections with a novel avian influenza A (H7N9) virus almost exclusively in China. As of May 2, 128 human cases of influenza A (H7N9) virus infection have been laboratory-confirmed, including 26 deaths. While investigations are ongoing, there is currently no evidence that the virus has become easily transmissible from person to person. Most cases have been reported in the eastern part of China, with the highest case counts in the provinces ... May 13, 2013 Public Health avian influenza, flu, H7N9, influenza 0 0 Comment Read More »