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Influenza (Flu)
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CDC Influenza News and Highlights
February 19, 2016
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The most recent FluView report shows increasing flu activity in the United States. Further increases in activity are expected in the coming weeks. Flu activity most often peaks in February and can last into May. It is not too late to get your flu vaccine this season. Flu vaccines this season have been updated to better match circulating viruses and most circulating viruses so far are still like the recommended vaccine viruses for this season.
CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older. Vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors' visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations. More than 146.2 million doses of flu vaccine have been distributed in the United States. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for protection to set in, making now the perfect time to get vaccinated. Find a Vaccine.
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2015-16 Total Doses Distributed
02/05/2016 ≈ 146.2 million doses
01/29/2016 ≈ 146.0 million doses
01/22/2016 ≈ 145.8 million doses
01/15/2016 ≈ 145.6 million doses
01/08/2016 ≈ 145.4 million doses
01/01/2016 ≈ 144.9 million doses
12/11/2015 ≈ 143.3 million doses
12/04/2015 ≈ 142.0 million doses
11/27/2015 ≈ 140.5 million doses
11/13/2015 ≈ 132.7 million doses
10/30/2015 ≈ 123.7 million doses
10/23/2015 ≈ 118.2 million doses
10/09/2015 ≈ 109.4 million doses
10/02/2015 ≈ 98.5 million doses
9/25/2015 ≈ 92.3 million doses
9/18/2015 ≈ 76.1 million doses
9/11/2015 ≈ 65.1 million doses
9/04/2015 ≈ 40.7 million doses
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will engage Healtheo360 to host a three-day Facebook forum via Healtheo360's Facebook page to raise awareness about the importance of flu vaccination for individuals living with chronic conditions. A CDC subject matter expert (SME) will support Healtheo360 by providing answers to questions the Digital Ambassador receives throughout the forum.
Tuesday, February 23 – Thursday, February 25, 2016
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Medscape collaborates with CDC to produce quality medical resources for physicans. These articles cover topics such as...
- Antiviral Drugs
- Influenza Diagnostic Testing
- Influenza Vaccine
- Children with Special Needs
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| Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases |
