Oklahoma Viral Respiratory Illness Sentinel Surveillance Summary
Updated Weekly

Report for Week Ending
October 11, 2008

Oklahoma Influenza Activity Level
No Activity

The level of influenza activity as measured by sentinel physician reporting and laboratory testing in Oklahoma is “No Activity” for the week ending October 11, 2008. This is based on the absence of laboratory confirmation of influenza by viral culture and a very low prevalence of influenza-like illness1 (ILI) as reported by sentinel providers. The percentage of visits to sentinel physicians due to ILI was less than 1% (0.71%, 22/3313) for this reporting period. There were no positive respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) tests reported by sentinel laboratories for this reporting week. Some adenovirus activity was detected in the Oklahoma County area. 

¹ Influenza-like illness is defined as having a fever (>100^oF) and a cough and/or a sore throat. The temperature may be measured in the doctor’s office or at home

Viral Respiratory Illness Sentinel Surveillance Laboratory Data*
Oklahoma 2008-2009

*Laboratory testing methods include viral culture, rapid antigen, and DFA.
**Oklahoma State Health Department Public Health Laboratory viral culture testing.
***Sentinel Laboratory viral culture testing

Influenza Activity Levels, Oklahoma 2008-2009 

Additional Weekly Surveillance

General Summary Information
Influenza and Respiratory Virus Summary Report
Oklahoma Flu Activity Table
Percent Influenza-like Illness Graph
Oklahoma Viral Respiratory Illness Sentinel Surveillance System - How Does Oklahoma Track Activity?

Laboratory Summary Information
Influenza and Respiratory Virus Testing Table
Influenza Viral Testing Graph
Percent RSV Positive Testing Graph

Seasonal Comparisons
Percent Influenza-like Illness Graph 2006-2009
Percent RSV Positive Testing Graph 2006-2009

National Information
CDC Flu Activity Level Criteria
National Seasonal Influenza Information
United States Influenza Activity Map