1 Massachusetts Swine Flu Information Calls to Hinton Laboratory Epidemiologists and to 211 Total Number Calls State Lab Epi calls1, calls2,598 Total 4,020
2 Massachusetts Testing for Influenza at Hinton State Laboratory Institute, April 19 – May 15, 2009 Total Swine flu testing- 965 specimens Percentage of specimens that were negative for influenza – 78% Percentage of specimens that were seasonal flu – 9% Percentage of specimens that were H1N1 swine flu – 13%
(n = 153 confirmed and 3 probable) ( )
(n = 153 confirmed and 3 probable) Age group <7% 70% 5% 22% 0% ( )
5 Massachusetts Hospitalized H1N1 Cases – Total: 11 cases as of 5/15 Age range: 6 wks-44 yrs Sex: M 6 (55%), F 5(45%) Duration: 1-5 days 5 (45% ) for 24 hours Underlying conditions: 6 (55%) Chromosome 17 deletion Cerebral palsy, sz disorder Asthma (2) Immunosuppressive medication for arthritis Pulmonary Complications Pneumonia: 5 (45%) Bilateral: 3 LLL: 2 Pneumothorax & pneumomediastinum:1 Asthma (2) Bronchiolitis (1) Dehydration: 3 (27%) Vomiting Diarrhea Syncope No secondary bacterial pneumonia ( )