Detecting the start of an influenza outbreak using exponentially weighted moving average charts

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Influenza viruses cause seasonal outbreaks in temperate climates, usually during winter and early spring, and are endemic in tropical climates. The severity and length of influenza outbreaks vary from year to year. Quick and reliable...

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Main Authors: Coory Michael, Grant Kristina, Steiner Stefan H, Kelly Heath A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6947/10/37