Archive Historical Flu Statistics 2008 From CDC Website
During week 50 (December 7-13, 2008), a low level of influenza activity was reported in the United States.
- One hundred three (3.5%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.
- The proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza (P&I) was below the epidemic threshold.
- One pediatric influenza-associated death was reported.
- The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness (ILI) was below the national baseline. The Mountain region reported ILI above their region-specific baseline.
- Three states reported local influenza activity; the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 36 states reported sporadic influenza activity; and 11 states reported no influenza activity.