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Vaccination is the most important way to prevent flu; antivirals are the most important treatment.
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 Influenza (Flu)
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Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report
CDC's Influenza Division produces a weekly influenza surveillance report, FluView. According to this week's report (Jan 14-21), 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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Protect Yourself & Your Family Against Flu
While vaccination is the most important way to prevent influenza, antiviral drugs are the most important way to treat influenza infection. CDC recommends these drugs be used as soon as possible in people who are severely ill or people who are at risk of serious flu complications who develop flu symptoms.
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Beyond the Data- Public Health Response to Severe Flu
CDC's Dr. Phoebe Thorpe and Dr. Alicia Fry go beyond the data to discuss widespread influenza in the U.S. this season, what to do if you have the flu, and how to prevent getting the flu.
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#Flu is serious and can be especially dangerous for people at high risk for flu-related complications, such as young children. See if you are at high risk, and take steps to protect yourself and loved ones. https://go.usa.gov/xnfN7
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