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Fighting Flu with Antiviral Drugs
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 Influenza (Flu)
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Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report
According to this week's FluView report (Jan 27- Feb 2), seasonal flu activity increased in the United States. New York City and 24 states experienced high influenza-like illness (ILI) activity. CDC estimates that since October 1, 2018, there have been 13.2 million – 15.2 million flu illnesses, 6.2 million – 7.2 million flu medical visits, and 155,000 – 186,000 flu hospitalizations this season.
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Fighting Flu with Antiviral Drugs
With flu activity expected to continue nationally for a number of weeks, there are a number of ways to protect yourself and your loved ones. If you have not received a flu vaccine, it's not too late! If you do get sick with flu, antiviral drugs can be used to treat your illness. Antiviral drugs can lessen fever and flu symptoms, and they can reduce the risk of flu-related complications.
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New Study: Benefits of the 2017-2018 Flu Vaccination
CDC recently published an article in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases describing the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine and the number of illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths prevented by flu vaccine during the 2017-18 flu season. The study shows last season’s flu vaccine prevented more than 7 million illnesses, 109,000 hospitalizations and 8,000 deaths associated with flu.
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#FluTip: As you care for someone sick with #flu, make sure to wash your hands after touching the sick person and after handling their tissues or laundry. More tips: https://go.usa.gov/xE5un
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| Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases |
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