CDC News and Highlights (Influenza): #VaxWithMe, Surveillance Report, Antiviral Recommendations

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Title: CDC News and Highlights (Influenza): #VaxWithMe, Surveillance Report, Antiviral Recommendations

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Influenza (Flu)

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CDC Influenza News and Highlights
March 11, 2016

What's New?

Situation Update: Summary of Weekly FluView Report
FluView - Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report
UPDATE: Total doses of flu vaccine distributed for 2015-16 season

Weekly Influenza Surveillance

The most recent FluView report shows increasing flu activity in the United States. Ongoing flu activity is expected for several weeks.

CDC reports this season’s flu vaccine is nearly 60 percent effective against all circulating viruses. It is not too late to get your flu vaccine 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 146.4 million doses of flu vaccine have been distributed in the United States.

With several weeks of flu activity still to come, getting vaccinated now can still offer protection. Find a Vaccine.

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CDC Flu Selfie Campaign

Just a reminder to participate in CDC's #VaxWithMe campaign. #VaxWithMe is a selfie social media campaign that encourages individuals to share photos and videos of themselves (tagged #VaxWithMe) while getting their flu vaccination. The campaign seeks to spark engagement around the importance of vaccination and to encourage more people to get their flu vaccination each year. CDC posts weekly updates to the interactive campaign timeline. To get involved, take a selfie while getting your flu vaccine and post it using the hashtag #VaxWithMe.

For more information about how serious flu can be and the benefits of flu vaccination, talk to your doctor or other health care professional, visit the CDC influenza website, or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.

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Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

 

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