Statistical algorithms for early detection of the annual influenza peak season in Hong Kong using sentinel surveillance data

Hong Kong Med J. 2013 Jun:19 Suppl 4:4-5.

Abstract

In Hong Kong, influenza sentinel surveillance systems have been recently established. Methods that compare current data to data from recent weeks may be appropriate to indicate the start of peak influenza activity. These methods can produce reliable and timely alerts at the start of the annual influenza peak season.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms*
  • Hong Kong / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology*
  • Influenza, Human / virology
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sentinel Surveillance*
  • Time Factors