Traveling for the holidays?

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Title: Traveling for the holidays?

Traveling for the holidays?

Influenza (Flu)

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2018 - 2019 Flu Season
December 14, 2018

Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report

CDC's Influenza Division produces a weekly influenza surveillance report, FluView. According to this week's report (Dec 2- 8), seasonal influenza activity remained at the national baseline level (2.2%) in the United States.

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Early-Season Flu Vaccination Coverage ​CDC released early-season flu vaccination coverage estimates for the 2018-2019 influenza season. The results show increased coverage for children aged 6 months-12 years and among all adult age groups. Learn More

Traveling for the holidays? ​The risk for exposure to flu during travel depends somewhat on the time of year and destination. People should get vaccinated at least 2 weeks before travel because it takes 2 weeks for vaccine immunity to develop after vaccination. Learn More

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The holiday season is here, and that means time with your family. Keep in mind the #fluvaccine is the best way to help protect you and your loved ones from #flu. Join us and #FightFlu this flu season.  https://go.usa.gov/xEqf5

Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases