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Columbus and Franklin County Influenza Surveillance

Columbus Public Health and Franklin County Public Health collect information on influenza (flu) and influenza like illnesses from October through May each year.

We track:

  • Pneumonia and Influenza deaths in the City of Columbus
  • Number of students absent from the Columbus City Schools
  • Influenza-like illnesses reported from specific medical offices in Franklin County
  • Influenza-like illness and respiratory illness hospital emergency department and selected pediatric urgent care visits
  • Selected laboratory data
  • Over-the-counter medication sales from retailers
  • Hospitalizations for Influenza

This information is used:

  • To determine outbreaks
  • To track patterns of illnesses
  • To measure illness impact  

Influenza Reports

2011-2012 Flu Season - By Week

 

Draft Columbus and Franklin County Flu Activity Level Definitions

Draft Columbus and Franklin County Flu Intensity Level Definitions

Past Season Summaries

2010-2011 Weekly Summaries (coming soon)

2009-2010 Weekly Summaries 

2008-2009 Weekly Summaries

2007-2008 Influenza Surveillance Summary

2005-2006 Influenza Surveillance Summary

2004-2005 Influenza Surveillance Summary

Special Reports

Health Disparities Brief - Focus on Influenza  - Columbus, Ohio (Winter 2009)

 

To request previous Influenza Weekly Reports, contact us at health@columbus.gov

All influenza activity reporting is voluntary and we thank all of our providers for their participation.

The latest weekly report of local influenza surveillance can also be found on the Communicable Disease Reporting System (CDRS) website.

For more information regarding influenza surveillance nationally go to the CDC website.

 

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