INFLUENZA AND OTHER RESPIRATORY VIRUSES
Influenza
The Louisiana Department of Health relies upon selected sentinel health practitioners across the state to report the number of visits consistent with an influenza-like illness (ILI): fever over 100°F AND cough and/or sore throat. Providers are supplied with specimen collection kits to submit samples to the state Public Health Laboratory for influenza PCR testing. Reports are used to estimate the state's ILI rate and the magnitude of influenza activity within the state. Reports represent only the distribution of ILI in Louisiana, not an actual count of cases statewide.
Influenza Activity
- Louisiana Weekly Surveillance Reports (monthly reports available June-September)
- Fluview Weekly Report - CDC
- Health Advisory 01/10/20 - Elevated Influenza Activity: Influenza B/Victoria and A(H1N1)pdm09 Viruses are the Predominant Viruses
- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) 01/10/20 - Early Season Pediatric Influenza B/Victoria Virus Infections Associated with a Recently Emerged Virus Subclade — Louisiana, 2019 - CDC
Lab Resources (Influenza)
School Resources (Influenza)
- Influenza - Schools and Child Care Providers - CDC
- Influenza - Schools and Child Care (CDC materials - free & downloadable)
- Influenza Toolkit - Lesson Plans & Activities to teach kids about the Flu - CDC
Vaccine Resources (Influenza)
Coronavirus (SARS CoV-2)
- Louisiana Data COVID-19
- COVID-19 - CDC
School Resources (COVID-19)
General
- Handwashing Resources - CDC
- All About Seasonal Influenza (Flu) - CDC
- Lung Illness Outbreak Associated with E-Cigarette, or Vaping, Products - CDC
Primary Contact Information:
| Influenza Program: Julie Hand, MSPH | |
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Telephone: (504) 568-8298 Fax: (504) 568-8290 Email: julie.hand@la.gov |