Cases of flulike illnesses up across Virginia

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   Cases of flulike illnesses up across Virginia
Thursday, 24 Feb 2011

RICHMOND, Va. - Health officials say cases of flu and flulike illnesses are up across Virginia.
State figures show that three of the five health regions saw rising percentages of outpatient visits for flulike illnesses for the week of Feb. 12.
Dr. Harry Gewanter with Pediatric & Adolescent Health Partners told The Richmond Times-Dispatch that many patients have tested positive for the flu.
The latest state flu-surveillance report says about 40 percent of flu cases is an A(H3) strain. Other strains include B and the 2009 A(H1N1). There also are A cases that haven't been subtyped for strain.
Jim Farrell with the Virginia Department of Health says he doesn't think the flu in the state has peaked yet.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/41755133

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Jen147 Forum Moderator Joined: August 28 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6756	Topic: Cases of flulike illnesses up across Virginia Posted: February 25 2011 at 7:08am
	Cases of flulike illnesses up across Virginia Thursday, 24 Feb 2011 RICHMOND, Va. - Health officials say cases of flu and flulike illnesses are up across Virginia. State figures show that three of the five health regions saw rising percentages of outpatient visits for flulike illnesses for the week of Feb. 12. Dr. Harry Gewanter with Pediatric & Adolescent Health Partners told The Richmond Times-Dispatch that many patients have tested positive for the flu. The latest state flu-surveillance report says about 40 percent of flu cases is an A(H3) strain. Other strains include B and the 2009 A(H1N1). There also are A cases that haven't been subtyped for strain. Jim Farrell with the Virginia Department of Health says he doesn't think the flu in the state has peaked yet. http://www.cnbc.com/id/41755133
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Jen147 Forum Moderator Joined: August 28 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6756	Posted: February 26 2011 at 7:12pm
	Flu virus spreading fast in Virginia February 26, 2011 at 8:11 PM Health officials say Virginia is getting hit hard by the flu virus. Two people have died in the state from the flu this year. Virginia is one of 44 states where influenza is at widespread levels. In North Carolina, the number of flu cases are well into the double digits. Since December in North Carolina health officials report 14 deaths six of those case were children. Doctors say it’s not too late to get the flu shot. This year's vaccine contains strains of the seasonal flu and h1n1. http://www.wvec.com/news/Flu-virus-spreading-fast-in-Virginia-116990443.html
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