Influenza Reporting for the 2010–11 Season (September 22, 2010)
Several cases of influenza have been reported in San Diego County since July 2010, including influenza A/H3 and influenza B. The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) will continue to monitor laboratory-confirmed influenza, particularly among selected populations and those with severe illness.
As the 2010–11 influenza season begins, HHSA requests that healthcare providers report all laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza A and B, including those diagnosed via rapid test. Confidential Morbidity Reports (CMR) should be faxed to the Epidemiology and Immunization Services Branch at (858) 715-6458 and should indicate if the case:
- died
- required ICU care
- is pregnant
Public health monitoring of all types of influenza this season will provide important information about circulating strains and populations at risk. Reporting by healthcare providers plays a crucial role in defining the impact of influenza in San Diego County. For more information about influenza reporting, contact the Epidemiology Program at (619) 515-6620.