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@CDCFlu Twitter Takeover: February 27 @ 10:30 AM EST
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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 (Feb 10-16), seasonal flu activity increased in the U.S. New York City and 30 states experienced high influenza-like illness (ILI) activity. CDC estimates that flu has caused as many as 20.4 million flu illnesses, 256,000 hospitalizations and 22,300 deaths so far this season.
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@CDCFlu Twitter Takeover: February 27 @ 10:30 AM EST
Flu and children can be a dangerous combination. Last year 185 children died because of flu. Pediatrician, mom and CDC flu fighter Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson will take over our twitter channel to talk children and flu. Tune in on Wednesday, February 27 @ 10:30 AM EST to join the conversation.
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2018-2019 Flu Campaign Partner Toolkit
As you continue to tackle the 2018-2019 flu season, be sure to check out CDC’s campaign toolkit for updated digital materials. The toolkit includes details on events and activities, sample social media and newsletter content, graphics, web assets and media prep material. This material is downloadable, shareable and some of the material is customizable.
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For kids < 5 years, flu can be very serious. Last season, while 185 flu deaths in children were reported, CDC estimates 600+ children may actually have died from #flu. Protect your family: https://go.usa.gov/xEmEF #FightFlu
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| Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases |
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