CDC Influenza News and Highlights

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Influenza (Flu)

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CDC Influenza News and Highlights
September 5, 2014

2014 NFID Influenza/ Pneumococcal News Conference

Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, led by example and got his flu vaccination at the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases news conference.

Public health officials and medical experts encourage everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated to protect themselves and those around them against influenza.

Learn More!

What's New?

UPDATED: Questions and Answers about Vaccine Safety and Pregnant Women

NEW: Flu Vaccination: A growing trend among pregnant women Infographic PDF

UPDATED: 2014-2015 Business Toolkit Promoting Flu Vaccination

Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel — United States, 2013–14 Influenza Season

Influenza Vaccination Performance Measurement Among Acute Care Hospital-Based Health Care Personnel —United States, 2013–14 Influenza Season

Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Pregnant Women — United States, 2013–14 Influenza Season

NEW: Flu Vaccination Coverage, United States, 2013-14 Influenza Season

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UPDATED: Free Influenza Resources - Podcasts

UPDATED: Free Influenza Resources - Video

Seasonal Influenza Vaccine & Total Doses Distributed

This table reflects the cumulative weekly total number of seasonal influenza vaccine doses distributed in the US as reported to CDC by influenza vaccine manufacturers and selected distributors.

Week	Total Doses Distributed
9/12/2014	≈ 54.8 million doses
9/05/2014	≈ 40.8 million doses
8/29/2014	≈ 33.8 million doses

What You Should Know for the 2014-2015 Season

• Key Facts About Seasonal Flu
• 2014-2015 Flu Season
• Symptoms & Severity
• People at High Risk from Flu

Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

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