The Public Health Agency of Canada has published 2012-2013 FluWatch report: December 30, 2012 to January 11, 2013 (Week 1). Click through to download the full report as a PDF. The summary:
• Although the percentage of positive laboratory tests for influenza declined slightly in week 01, more regions across Canada reported widespread and localized influenza activity and 107 new influenza outbreaks were reported.
• A total of 3864 laboratory detections of influenza were reported, of which 98.1% were for influenza A viruses, predominantly A(H3N2).
• 69 new paediatric influenza-associated hospitalizations were reported through the IMPACT network.
• 26 new adult influenza-associated hospitalizations were reported through the PCIRN-SOS network.
• The ILI consultation rate decreased, but is above the expected range for this time of year.
