Abstract
Injuries associated with unpowered scooters have increased dramatically since May 2000. These scooters are a new version of the foot-propelled scooters first popular during the 1950s. Most scooters are made of lightweight aluminum with small, low-friction wheels similar to those on in-line skates. They weigh <10 pounds and fold for easy portability and storage. Up to 5 million scooters are expected to be sold in 2000, an increase from virtually zero last year (Consumer Product Safety Commission [CPSC], unpublished data, 2000). This report summarizes the results of a descriptive analysis of scooter-related injuries during the past 34 months and provides recommendations to reduce these injuries.
Highlights
THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES INFLUENZA ACtivity in the United States during October 1–November 25, 2000.1* Influenza activity was low during this period, and influenza virus isolates were reported from 11 states
Of patient visits to U.S sentinel physicians were for influenza-like illness (ILI).† During the week ending November 25, among each of the nine surveillance regions, patient visits for ILI were at baseline levels (0-3%); 24 state and territorial health departments reported no influenza activity, 24 reported sporadic activity, and two (Kentucky and Texas) reported regional activity.1‡ No states reported widespread activity
Deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza (P&I) have remained below the epidemic threshold for each week since October 1.1§
Summary
THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES INFLUENZA ACtivity in the United States during October 1–November 25, 2000.1* Influenza activity was low during this period, and influenza virus isolates were reported from 11 states. The 122 Cities Mortality Reporting System attributed 6.5% of total deaths to pneumonia and influenza (P&I). This percentage was below the epidemic threshold of 7.9% for week. Deaths attributed to P&I have remained below the epidemic threshold for each week since October 1.1§. During October 1–November 25, World Health Organization (WHO) collaborating laboratories and National
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