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Influenza >>Surveillance Data >> Outpatient ILI Surveillance
Oregon's Outpatient Influenza-like Illness (ILI) Surveillance Network
On this page: Oregon's Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance Network is a collaborative effort between Oregon healthcare providers, Oregon Department of Human Services, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The purpose of this surveillance system is to see when influenza activity is occurring, what influenza viruses are circulating, and where influenza activity is taking place. Through this reporting system, we are able to track Oregon's influenza activity and contribute to the national picture of influenza activity. Participating in this surveillance involves weekly reporting of the total number of patient visits and the number of patient visits for influenza-like illness (ILI). For more information about this surveillance system or to become a participating provider, please contact Meredith Vandermeer by phone at 971-673-1111 or by e-mail at Meredith.Vandermeer@state.or.us.
The case definition for ILI is syndromic and is defined as a fever (temperature >= 100.0°F or 37.8°C) plus a cough or a sore throat, in the absence of a known cause. No confirmatory lab test is required. Participating providers are encouraged to send specimens from patients meeting the case definition of ILI at the beginning, middle, and end of flu season. Specimens should be collected within 3 days of clinical onset and not later than 5 days after onset from patients. Specimens should be kept cool (but not frozen). Use a cold pack if they will be more than 24 hours in transit.
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