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 18, 2016

What's New?

Situation Update: Summary of Weekly FluView Report
FluView - Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report
Business Pulse

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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Business Health: 5 Ways CDC Protects The Health Of Your Business

U.S. employers rely on CDC scientists and health experts for guidance and solutions that can improve workers’ health while boosting productivity. From flu shots and travel apps to up-to-date guidance about public health threats like Zika and multi-state foodborne outbreaks, CDC contributes to keeping U.S. businesses and workers healthy and safe.

In this issue of Business Pulse, explore five ways CDC helps protect the health of your business, including emergency preparedness, food safety, travelers’ health, global health security and flu preparedness.

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Influenza in Africa

The African Network for Influenza Surveillance and Epidemiology (ANISE) was founded in 2009 to help scientists share and standardize influenza surveillance methods in Africa. ANISE encourages African countries to generate and disseminate data on the burden and epidemiology of influenza.

Members can use the Network to coordinate with one another and provide laboratory and epidemiologic support to other members.

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Influenza Recognition Awards

Highlights Influenza Division staff who have been recognized by awards.

• Arnold S. Monto Award
• Alexander I. Klimov Award
• Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

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Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

 

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