Texas Influenza Activity Map - Week Ending February 9, 2013 #1358248 (License: Personal Use)

The map visualizes influenza surveillance data from the 2012-2013 flu season, with counties shaded according to activity level and subtype-ranging from no activity (white) to confirmed Flu A and B co-infections (red). Data sources include rapid tests, culture, and PCR, with gray areas indicating no reporting or missing information. The legend clarifies distinctions between influenza-like illness without lab confirmation (dark blue) and confirmed subtypes.

Used in public health dashboards, CDC reports, and epidemiological briefings to communicate regional flu trends; supports decision-making for vaccination campaigns, resource allocation, and outbreak response during flu season.