Louisiana - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
All 2022 data are final. 2022 birth data come from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) via CDC WONDER; 2022 death data, including leading causes of death, firearm mortality, homicide, drug overdose mortality, and infant mortality, come from the NVSS via CDC WONDER and rankings and rates are based on 2022 age-adjusted death rates.
CDC Confirms First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United …
December 18, 2024-- A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus ("H5N1 bird flu") infection in Louisiana. This marks the first instance of severe illness linked to the virus in the United States.
Genetic Sequences of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) …
CDC Update. December 26, 2024 – CDC has sequenced the HPAI A(H5N1) avian influenza viruses in two respiratory specimens collected from the patient in Louisiana who was severely ill from an A(H5N1) virus infection. CDC received two specimens collected at the same time from the patient while they were hospitalized for severe respiratory illness: a nasopharyngeal (NP) and combined NP ...
First H5 Bird Flu Death Reported in United States | CDC Newsroom
January 6, 2025 -- CDC is saddened by Louisiana's report that a person previously hospitalized with severe avian influenza A(H5N1) illness ("H5N1 bird flu") has passed away.While tragic, a death from H5N1 bird flu in the United States is not unexpected because of the known potential for infection with these viruses to cause severe illness and death.
Heart Disease Death Rates by Parish and Geographic Access to …
Aug 7, 2024 · Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Louisiana. Approximately 45% of the Louisiana population is within a thirty-minute drive time to the Population Health Cohort sites. This map demonstrates the geographic disparities in the burden of heart disease and identifies gaps in access to Population Health Cohort sites in Louisiana among ...
Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report: Key Updates for Week 1, …
Jan 10, 2025 · However, the first influenza A(H5)-associated death in the United States was reported by the Louisiana Department of Health in a case that was identified in mid-December. • Five pediatric deaths associated with seasonal influenza virus infection were reported this week, bringing the 2024-2025 season total to 16 pediatric deaths. • CDC ...
Louisiana Finds Creative Ways to Provide Access to COVID-19 …
From January 2021 through September 2022, over 11,000 mobile COVID-19 vaccination events were conducted at over 1,900 unique locations throughout Louisiana, including schools, colleges, churches, grocery stores, parks, neighborhoods, and homes.
Covid-19 | La Dept. of Health
Learn more about when to quarantine and other precautions to take for Covid-19: The Louisiana Department of Health protects and promotes health and ensures access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana.
Primera muerte por influenza aviar H5 notificada en los Estados …
Los CDC están entristecidos por el informe de Luisiana sobre la muerte de una persona previamente hospitalizada con un caso grave de influenza (gripe) aviar A(H5N1). Aunque es trágico, una muerte por influenza aviar H5N1 en los Estados Unidos no es inesperada debido a que se sabe que la infección por estos virus tiene el potencial de causar ...
Stats of the State of Louisiana - Centers for Disease Control and ...
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