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What’s New for Treating Flu?
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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 20-26), seasonal influenza activity increased in the United States. New York City and 23 states experienced high influenza-like illness (ILI) activity.
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What’s New for Treating Flu?
Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent flu, but influenza antiviral drugs are an important second line of defense to treat flu. Dr. Angela Campbell, a medical officer in the Influenza Division, discusses CDC’s antiviral drug recommendations for the 2018-2019 flu season in a recently published Medscape expert commentary.
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POSTPONED COCA Call: 2018-19 Flu Season Recommendations for Clinicians
Due to inclement weather, this COCA call was rescheduled for Tuesday, February 5. During the call, clinicians will learn about 2018 – 2019 flu activity and hear an overview of CDC's recommendations for health care providers regarding flu vaccination and the use of antiviral drugs for the 2018 – 2019 flu season, including a new antiviral drug approved by the FDA.
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If you get sick with #flu, stay home and avoid contact with others for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone. Also, be sure to take antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them to you. https://go.usa.gov/xE9Kb
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| Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases |
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