Influenza Epidemic Trend Surveillance and Prediction Based on Search Engine Data: Deep Learning Model Study.
Liuyang YangTing ZhangXuan HanJiao YangYanxia SunLibing MaSongjing ShiYanming LiShengjie LaiWei LiLu-Zhao FengWeizhong YangPublished in: Journal of medical Internet research (2023)
Complementing traditional disease surveillance systems with information from web-based data sources can aid in detecting warning signs of influenza outbreaks earlier. However, supplementation of modern surveillance with search engine information should be approached cautiously. This approach provides valuable insights for digital epidemiology and has the potential for broader application in respiratory infectious disease surveillance. Further research should explore the optimization and customization of search terms for different regions and languages to improve the accuracy of influenza prediction models.