Influenza Epidemiological Bulletin, Epidemiological Week 3, 2021, Haiti
- Sentinel sites reported 26,869 influenza-like illness cases from week 1 to week 3 of 2021.
- Every influenza detection reported for the year to date was influenza B, and the subtype chart shows the Victoria lineage.
- Syndromic reporting came from 690 sentinel sites through the MESI system, and virological testing from 7 etiologic surveillance sites.
- The heaviest reporting department was Ouest (n=6,471).
- Sample counts and weekly positivity appear only as unlabelled chart series, so no figure for them is recorded here.
Syndromic reporting came from 690 sentinel sites through the MESI system, and virological testing from 7 etiologic surveillance sites. Sentinel sites reported 26,869 influenza-like illness cases from week 1 to week 3 of 2021. The heaviest reporting department was Ouest (n=6,471). Leading communes: Croix-des-Bouquets 24.86% (1,609) and Delmas 13.8% (893) in Ouest. Every influenza detection reported for the year to date was influenza B, and the subtype chart shows the Victoria lineage. Age distribution of positive cases: 0-4 years 66.7% and 25-49 years 33.3%. Sample counts and weekly positivity appear only as unlabelled chart series, so no figure for them is recorded here.
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Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP), Influenza Epidemiological Bulletin, Epidemiological Week 3, 2021, Haiti, https://mspp.gouv.ht/publications