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MMWR: Influenza Activity – U.S. and Worldwide May 20- October 13, 2018
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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 (Oct 14-20), seasonal influenza activity is at levels below baseline in the United States. During last week's report, the first pediatric death was reported to CDC for the 2018-19 season.
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MMWR: Influenza Activity – U.S. and Worldwide May 20- October 13, 2018
New MMWR reports: During the summer, the U.S. experienced low levels of flu activity. Seasonal flu activity in the Southern Hemisphere was low overall, with influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 dominating in many regions. While flu activity is currently still low in the U.S., health care providers should urge their patients to get vaccinated by the end of October, if they have not already been vaccinated, to ensure they are protected before flu begins to spread in their community.
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Disease Burden of Flu
The burden of flu in the U.S. can vary widely and is determined by a number of factors including the characteristics of circulating viruses, the timing of the season, how well the vaccine is working to protect against illness, and how many people got vaccinated. While the impact of flu varies, it places a substantial burden on the health of people in the United States each year.
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| Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases |
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