CDC Influenza News and Highlights

["Centers for Disease Control & Prevention" <cdc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Title: CDC Influenza News and Highlights

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

 

February 28, 2014 What's New Situation Update: Summary of Weekly FluView 02/28/2014 01:00 PM EST FluView - Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report 02/28/2014 11:00 AM EST Webinar: Protecting People with Chronic Conditions from Influenza/Flu, February 2014, Streaming via YouTube [53 min 47 sec] 02/27/2014 02:45 PM EST UPDATED: Total Doses of Distributed Flu Vaccine 02/24/2014 02:12 PM EST Weekly Influenza Surveillance Flu activity is still elevated and likely to continue for weeks in the United States. If you have not gotten your flu vaccine yet this season, you should get one now. This season's vaccine protects against H1N1, the most common virus this season. 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 Should I still get vaccinated since flu season has started? Should I still get vaccinated even if I have already gotten sick with the flu? Can I get vaccinated and still get the flu? Has CDC received reports of people who have gotten a flu vaccine and then tested positive for flu? Webinar: Protecting People with Chronic Conditions from Influenza/Flu, February 2014, Streaming via YouTube [53 min 47 sec] People with diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and a history of cancer are at increased risk of serious flu complications, including hospitalization and death. In this webinar briefing, CDC and partners American Diabetes Association, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, American Heart Association, WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, and American Cancer Society discuss the importance of flu vaccination for these high risk conditions.   Learn More	New CDC Flu Data Report estimates flu illnesses and hospitalizations prevented by vaccination last season Learn More >> FluVaxView How many people got their flu vaccination already? View estimates with FluVaxView! Learn More >> CDC Influenza Application for Clinicians and Health Care Professionals Learn More >> FluView Interactive Influenza Surveillance Data the Way You Want it! Learn More >>
Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

---

Modify/Update Subscriber Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Send Feedback  |  Learn more about CDC Email Updates

To receive the latest news for your region, please update your profile with your country, state and zip code.

Questions or problems? Please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com.

STAY CONNECTED:
		CDC on Facebook		Dr. Frieden on Twitter		CDC on YouTube

---

This email was sent to list-cdc@xxxxxxxxxxx using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · 1600 Clifton Rd · Atlanta, GA 30333 · 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)