1. 1 Massachusetts Swine Flu Information Calls to Hinton Laboratory Epidemiologists and to 211 Total Number Calls State Lab Epi calls1,500 211calls2,598 Total 4,020

2. 2 Massachusetts Testing for Influenza at Hinton State Laboratory Institute, April 19 – May 15, 2009 Total Swine flu testing- 965 specimens Percentage of specimens that were negative for influenza – 78% Percentage of specimens that were seasonal flu – 9% Percentage of specimens that were H1N1 swine flu – 13%

3. (n = 153 confirmed and 3 probable) (5-15-09)

4. (n = 153 confirmed and 3 probable) Age group <7% 70% 5% 22% 0% (5-15-09)

5. 5 Massachusetts Hospitalized H1N1 Cases – Total: 11 cases as of 5/15 Age range: 6 wks-44 yrs Sex: M 6 (55%), F 5(45%) Duration: 1-5 days  5 (45% ) for 24 hours Underlying conditions: 6 (55%)  Chromosome 17 deletion  Cerebral palsy, sz disorder  Asthma (2)  Immunosuppressive medication for arthritis Pulmonary Complications  Pneumonia: 5 (45%) Bilateral: 3 LLL: 2  Pneumothorax & pneumomediastinum:1  Asthma (2)  Bronchiolitis (1) Dehydration: 3 (27%)  Vomiting  Diarrhea  Syncope No secondary bacterial pneumonia (5-15-09)