LCDR Sherry Hayes Environmental Health Officer NEPMU5 6195565920 Total Crew exposed approx 102 99 vaccinated Case definition cough nasal congestion chills body aches fever 1005 or higher ID: 166512
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Influenza Outbreak in highly vaccinated crew aboard the USS Ardent
LCDR Sherry HayesEnvironmental Health OfficerNEPMU5619-556-5920Slide2
Total Crew exposed: approx. 102 (99% vaccinated)
Case definition: cough, nasal congestion, chills, body aches, fever 100.5 or higherAge range: 21-43, median: 30 yoCases that met definition: 23 (8 with fever)
Cases tested
: Rapid: 23 tested/ 16 positivePCR: 20 tested/18 positive (19 vaccinated)Treatment: SIQ 48 hours, 17 received Tamiflu
Case data
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Ship IDC identified outbreak and notified group medical provider
Medical provider notified NEPMU5 via phoneCases identified/isolated/treatedNavy Health Research Center obtained swabsShip crew conducted thorough cleaning of all common spaces/areas/surfaces, etc.
Chain of events that minimized mission impact:Slide5
High
vaccination doesn’t guarantee outbreak won’t occur- continue to educate crew on proper hygiene and cleaning of common spaces/surfacesI
dentify
and isolate cases early
Utilize
rapid flu tests and interpret with consideration for clinical
presentation
Call NEPMU5 if you suspect outbreak or unusual increase of disease
Take Away: