Influenza Epidemiological Bulletin, Epidemiological Week 6, 2021, Haiti
- Sentinel sites reported 36,559 influenza-like illness cases from week 1 to week 6 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 687 sentinel sites through the MESI system, and virological testing from 7 etiologic surveillance sites.
- The heaviest reporting department was Ouest (n=8,773).
- Sample counts and weekly positivity appear only as unlabelled chart series, so no figure for them is recorded here.
Syndromic reporting came from 687 sentinel sites through the MESI system, and virological testing from 7 etiologic surveillance sites. Sentinel sites reported 36,559 influenza-like illness cases from week 1 to week 6 of 2021. The heaviest reporting department was Ouest (n=8,773). Leading communes: Croix-des-Bouquets 26.7% (2,345) and Carrefour 12.23% (1,073) 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 57.1%, 5-24 years 34.3%, 25-49 years 5.7% and 50-64 years 2.9%. 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 6, 2021, Haiti, https://mspp.gouv.ht/publications