Table 2.
Characteristics of families with and without a child with a laboratory-confirmed infection.
| Demographic characteristic | Laboratory positive (%) | Laboratory negative (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 101 (60) | 67 (40) |
| Age, mean ± S.D. | 3.78 ± 3.49 | 3.93 ± 3.54 |
| Males/females | 53/48 | 34/33 |
| Family size, mean ± S.D. | 4.3 ± 1.35 | 4.19 ± 1.10 |
| Adult number, mean ± S.D. | 2.4 ± 0.90 | 2.34 ± 0.77 |
| Children in household, mean ± S.D. | 1.9 ± 0.93 | 1.87 ± 0.75 |
| Living arrangement | ||
| House | 72 (71.3) | 48 (71.6) |
| Unit | 19 (18.8) | 11 (16.4) |
| Other | 10 (9.90) | 8 (11.9) |
| Number of rooms, mean | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Racea | ||
| Caucasian | 40 (39.6) | 26 (38.8) |
| Asian | 27 (26.7) | 22 (32.8) |
| Indian | 15 (14.9) | 9 (13.4) |
| Middle Eastern | 8 (7.90) | 6 (9.0) |
| Other | 11 (10.9) | 4 (6.0) |
| Language other than English | 39 (38.6) | 24 (35.8) |
| Smoking in house | 17 (16.8) | 14 (20.9) |
| School/day care attendance | 67 (66.3) | 40 (59.7) |
| Daycare | 43 (42.6) | 19 (28.4) |
| School | 23 (22.8) | 21 (31.3) |
| Vaccinated against influenza | ||
| Adults | 8 (7.90) | 10 (14.9) |
| Child | 2 (2.0) | 2 (3.0) |
| Not fully vaccinated | 9 (8.90) | 6 (9.0) |
| Previously well | 93 (92.1) | 66 (98.5) |
| Premature birth | 7 (6.90) | 8 (11.9) |
| Congenital abnormalities | 1 (1.0) | 3 (4.50) |
| History of asthma | 13 (12.9) | 7 (10.4) |
a
Information relates to the participating adult interviewed.