Introduction: What is flu,
and why are we tracking it?
Currently, a great deal of information about influenza-like illnesses is not recorded, because many people treat themselves at home. It is only when cases become serious enough to be reported to a doctor that official statistics become available.
To capture some of this 'missing' data, we would like you to use the flu mapping tool below.
To do this, select the enter data button below. Anytime someone within your household has a flu-like illness, please enter your location, the start and end dates of the illness, the age of the patient and whether the illness was reported to a doctor.
The information you give us is anonymous and we do not need your exact location (the nearest public building is fine). You can enter new data any time.
Select the view data button to see all the information we currently have and how this changes over time. To do this, either use the time-line slider in the Google Earth view, or set a timescale of interest in the Google Map view. We recommend the Google Earth view.
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We're working to address the
We're working to address the issues with data input. Thankfully, this only seems to be affecting a minority of people.
Flu
Cannot enter data, same issue as previous user.
Flu from 24/12/11 to 2/1/12.
Hi Donna, Could you possibly
Hi Donna,
Could you possibly let me know which browser you are using, it may help to identify the problem you are experiencing.
Many thanks
OpenLearn Moderator
flu
tried several times to input the dates-will not accept
28/12/2011
09/02/2012
Hi Margaret, Could you
Hi Margaret,
Could you possibly let me know which browser you are using, it may help to identify the problem you are experiencing.
Many thanks
OpenLearn Moderator
Here comes the Flu !
Many thanks to all of you who have started to input your data.
We're obviously sorry that you've had to suffer the flu, but the data you provide will help us better understand how it spreads.
The flu tracking tool is related to the Open University module SK320 'Infectious disease and public health', due for first presentation in February 2012. Further details and registration information are available at http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course/sk320.htm
can't add data
I have tried entering my data about ten times now its all correct but it wipes it and says there are missing fields!
Flu
I cannot see many/any markers. Have we become a healthy nation or does studying with the OU keep you healthier?
Slider separation
For the best effect you have to separate the start and end markers by about 1cm... and then slide the markers across back and forth...
We have to start somewhere
The Flu tracking tool was only started up on 23rd August. Although flu can occur at any time of the year, it's mainly the winter months when we'd expect to see the majority of cases. I'm sure we'll begin to see some flags on the map as we move closer to the end of the year. Please pass on the details of this website to friends, family and co-workers: the more people that know about it, the more data we are likely to receive. Thanks!