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.
Surveillance & Vaccination Resources (Influenza)
- Louisiana Weekly Surveillance Reports (monthly reports available June-September)
- Fight The Flu Louisiana: LDH Webpage
- Fluview Weekly Report: CDC Webpage
- Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: ACIP Recommendations 2022-23 (MMWR)
Laboratory Resources (Influenza)
- State Public Health Lab Form
- Influenza Specimen Collection, Storage, and Transport Information
- LDH OPH Laboratory Specimen Collection and Shipping Guidelines for Influenza Testing
School Resources (Influenza)
- Influenza - Schools and Child Care Providers - CDC
- Flu Printable Resources - CDC
- Influenza Toolkit - Teaching Kids about the Flu - CDC
Coronavirus (SARS CoV-2)
School Resources
- Covid and Miscellaneous Diseases - Resources
MERS-CoV
General
- Handwashing Resources - CDC
- Lung Illness Outbreak Associated with E-Cigarette, or Vaping, Products - CDC
Primary Contact Information:
Influenza Program: Julie Hand, MSPH | |
Address: |
Telephone: (504) 568-8298 Fax: (504) 568-8290 Email: julie.hand@la.gov |