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JAMA. 2001;285:35-36.

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MMWR. 2000;49:1085-1087

This report summarizes influenza activity in the United States during October 1–November 25, 2000.¹* Influenza activity was low during this period, and influenza virus isolates were reported from 11 states. The viruses most frequently isolated were influenza A (H1N1) and were well matched by the 2000-01 influenza vaccine strains.

During October 1–November 25, 1% of patient visits to U.S. sentinel physicians were for influenza-like illness (ILI). During the week ending November 25 (week 47), among each of the nine surveillance regions, patient visits for ILI were at baseline levels (0-3%); 24 state and territorial health departments reported no influenza activity, 24 reported sporadic activity, and two (Kentucky and Texas) reported regional activity.¹ No states reported widespread activity. The 122 Cities Mortality Reporting System attributed 6.5% of total deaths to pneumonia and influenza (P&I). This percentage was below the epidemic threshold of 7.9% for week 47. Deaths attributed . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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