Flu Activity Increasing Sharply in the U.S.

"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" <cdc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> · Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:05:21 -0600

Title:     Flu Activity Increasing Sharply in the U.S.

Antiviral drugs are the most important way to treat flu.

Influenza (Flu)

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2017 - 2018 Flu Season
  January 19, 2018

Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report
CDC's Influenza Division produces a weekly influenza surveillance report, FluView. According to this week's report (Jan 7-13), seasonal influenza activity increased in the United States. Thirty-two states and Puerto Rico experienced high Influenza Like Illness (ILI) activity levels. Nine states experienced moderate ILI activity.

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Prompt Use of Antivirals is Key this Flu Season
A recent sharp increase in H3N2 influenza activity in the U.S. has prompted the CDC to release a health advisory emphasizing the importance of antiviral treatment recommendations this season. All hospitalized patients with suspected or confirmed flu should be treated with antivirals as soon as possible.

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Public Health Response to Severe Influenza
CDC Public Health Grand Rounds hosted a webinar focusing on the spike in flu cases around the country. CDC's influenza experts provided timely information for public health professionals on how to reduce the spread of seasonal flu and adjust to shortages in antiviral drugs in highly active areas. 

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#Flu activity has increased sharply in the U.S. While flu vaccination is the most important way to prevent flu, flu antiviral drugs are the most important way to treat flu. https://go.usa.gov/xnvHY

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