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Optimizing influenza sentinel surveillance at the state level.

Philip M Polgreen¹, Zunqui Chen, Alberto M Segre

¹Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA. philip-polgreen@uiowa.edu

American Journal of Epidemiology

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Summary

Optimizing influenza surveillance in Iowa using a maximal coverage model (MCM) identified better sentinel provider locations. This approach significantly improved population coverage compared to the existing network, enhancing public health resource allocation.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Geographic Information Systems

Background:

Influenza-like illness (ILI) data are crucial for public health surveillance.
Current sentinel provider networks may lack optimal geographic distribution due to voluntary participation.
Efficient resource allocation is vital for effective public health surveillance.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine optimal sentinel provider locations in Iowa using a Maximal Coverage Model (MCM).
To compare the population coverage of MCM-selected sites with the existing sentinel network.
To inform strategic placement of surveillance sites for improved ILI data collection.

Main Methods:

A Maximal Coverage Model (MCM) was employed to identify optimal locations.
The model aimed to maximize the Iowa population within a 20-mile radius of candidate sites.
Population coverage was calculated for increasing numbers of MCM sites and compared to the current network.

Main Results:

The first MCM site covered 15% of the population; two sites covered 25%.
The existing 22 Iowa sentinel sites covered 56% of the population.
Just 10 MCM sites achieved 56% coverage, while 22 MCM sites covered over 75% of the population, an increase of nearly 600,000 residents.

Conclusions:

Maximal Coverage Models (MCMs) offer a data-driven approach to optimize sentinel provider placement.
MCMs can significantly enhance population coverage for influenza surveillance compared to current networks.
Prioritizing recruitment of sentinel locations using MCMs can improve public health resource efficiency.