Upcoming 2019-2020 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

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Title: Upcoming 2019-2020 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

Upcoming 2019-2020 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

Influenza (Flu)

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2018 - 2019 Flu Season
April 5, 2019

Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report

CDC's Influenza Division produces a weekly influenza surveillance report, FluView. According to this week's report (March 24-30), seasonal flu activity decreased in the United States, but remains elevated. 33 states and Puerto Rico are reporting widespread flu activity. CDC estimates that flu has caused as many as 38.1 million flu illnesses, 549,000 hospitalizations and 50,900 deaths so far this season.

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Upcoming 2019-2020 Seasonal Influenza Flu Vaccine The composition of U.S. flu vaccines is reviewed annually and updated as needed to match circulating flu viruses. After some delay, members of the World Health Organization (WHO) and FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) concluded their recommendations for the 2019-2020 northern hemisphere seasonal influenza vaccine. Learn More

Treating People at High Risk for Flu Complications Flu can make long-term health problems worse, even if they are well managed. Treatment with flu antivirals can mean the difference between having milder illness instead of a very serious illness that could result in a hospital stay. If you have symptoms of flu and are in a high risk group or are very sick or worried about your illness, contact your health care provider. Learn More

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Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases