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Sick with Flu? Know What to Do!
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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 (Mar 10-16), seasonal flu activity remains elevated in the United States. Twenty-six states experienced high influenza-like illness (ILI) activity. CDC estimates that flu has caused as many as 32.8 million flu illnesses, 454,000 hospitalizations and 41,500 deaths so far this season.
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Sick with Flu? Know What to Do!
When you are sick with flu, know the symptoms to look out for, take antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them, and limit contact with others as much as possible. Share CDC's infographic on what to do when you're sick with flu.
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WHO’s New Global Influenza Strategy
This month, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a new 10-year strategy for safeguarding the health of all people from influenza. It sets the tone for global work on flu over the coming decade, with the goals of preventing seasonal influenza, controlling the spread of influenza from animals to humans, and preparing for the next pandemic.
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#FluTip: Antiviral treatment works best the earliest it is started after flu symptoms begin. #HCPs, this is especially important for patients who are very sick or who are at high-risk for flu complications. Read the latest antiviral guidance: https://go.usa.gov/xEeY7 #FightFlu
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| Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases |
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