OSCOUR National Newsletter, August 13, 2019
In week 32 (August 5–11, 2019), total activity declined slightly among children under 15 (-5.9%, or 3,587 fewer visits) and remained stable among adults. Hospitalizations following visits remained stable across all age groups.
Over the past week, all non-specific and seasonal indicators were stable or declining across all age groups, with the exception of cases involving:
Isolated fever (+16%, or +48 visits) and conjunctivitis (+17%, or +11 visits) among those over 75
Viral meningitis among adults aged 15–74 (+56%, or +13 visits)
Skin conditions among those under 15 years of age (+14%, or +74 visits)
After 4 weeks of steady decline, there has been a slight increase in visits for measles across all age groups (23 visits in week 32, or +7 visits).
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