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February 14, 2014
What's New
 Weekly Influenza Surveillance
Flu activity is widespread in most of the country. High flu activity is likely to continue for several weeks. If you have not gotten your flu vaccine yet this season, you should get one now. And remember that flu antiviral drugs are a second line of defense to treat flu illness. People at high risk of serious flu illness should call a health care provider if they get flu symptoms.
What you need to know for the 2013-2014 Season
Still no sustained human-to-human spread; risk assessment unchanged
February 12, 2014 - The Malaysian Ministry of Health today reported a human infection with avian influenza A (H7N9) or "H7N9". The case reportedly occurred in a traveler from China who had developed symptoms before traveling, making this an "imported" case of H7N9. This is the first case of H7N9 detected outside of China.
Learn More
NIVDP Influential News, January 2014
The National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership (NIVDP) is comprised of multisector partners who work to promote vaccination among underserved populations including African Americans, Hispanics, and American Indians/Alaska Natives. The partnership and this newsletter are supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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