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CDC Influenza News and Highlights
December 19, 2014

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Situation Update: Summary of Weekly FluView
FluView - Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report
Tamiflu Supply Statement by Manufacturer
UPDATED: Influenza Activity — United States, September 28–December 6, 2014. MMWR December 19, 2014

Weekly Influenza Surveillance

The most recent FluView report for the 2014-2015 flu season shows that flu season is beginning in the United States. There are reports of flu illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths, and activity is expected to increase in the coming weeks.

CDC recommends an annual flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older. There are documented benefits from flu vaccination, including reductions in illnesses, related doctors' visits and missed work or school. Vaccination also prevents flu-related hospitalizations and deaths. While some of the viruses spreading this season are different from what is in the vaccine, vaccination can still provide protection and might reduce severe outcomes such as hospitalization and death.

If you have not been vaccinated yet this season, get your flu vaccine now.

CDC recommends a three-pronged approach to fighting flu: get vaccinated, take everyday preventive actions to help stop the spread of germs and take antiviral medications to treat flu illness if your doctor prescribes them.

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A Toolkit for Long-Term Care Employers

The Long-Term Care Employers toolkit is a guide to increasing flu vaccination among healthcare personnel in long-term care settings. It includes resources intended to help long-term care facility owners and administrators provide access to influenza vaccination for their workforce, and to help anyone working in long-term care understand the importance of influenza vaccination for their employees.

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Reminder sheets for flu shots, with a prescription-like feel. Customizable space for provider stamp/signature. 25 sheets per tear pad; individual sheets are 5x7 size.

Under the Programs drop-down box, select Immunization and Vaccines (Influenza/Flu), then press the Go button. Select materials are available for order.

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Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases