People at High Risk of Flu

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People at High Risk of Flu

Influenza (Flu)

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2018 - 2019 Flu Season
March 8, 2019

Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report

According to this week's FluView report (Feb 24- Mar 2), seasonal flu activity remained elevated in the United States. Thirty-two states experienced high influenza-like illness (ILI) activity. CDC estimates that flu has caused as many as 26.3 million flu illnesses, 347,000 hospitalizations and 31,200 deaths so far this season.

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Understanding Flu Viruses Influenza A and B viruses are the two main types of flu viruses that routinely spread in people each flu season. Over the course of a flu season, different types and subtypes of flu circulate and cause illness. This flu season, influenza A(H1N1) and A(H3N2) viruses have been most commonly reported throughout the U.S. Learn More

People at High Risk of Flu People at high risk of flu are more likely to get flu complications that can result in hospitalization and sometimes death. Flu can also make chronic health problems worse. For high-risk people, treatment with antiviral drugs can mean the difference between milder or more serious illness possibly resulting in a hospital stay. Learn More

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Whether traveling to warmer weather or a snow-filled adventure, help ensure #flu is not your travel companion. See tips for staying healthy during your trip: https://go.usa.gov/xEGk2 #FightFlu

Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases