Guidance for Human Infections with Swine Flu Viruses

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Title: Guidance for Human Infections with Swine Flu Viruses

Guidance for Human Infections with Swine Flu Viruses

Influenza (Flu)

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2018 - 2019 Flu Season
May 17, 2019

Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report

CDC's Influenza Division produces a weekly influenza surveillance report, FluView. According to this week's report (May 5 - 11), seasonal flu activity continues to decrease in the United States. Severity indicators (influenza-like illness (ILI) and hospitalization rates) are consistent with a season of “moderate” severity.

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CDC Pandemic Flu Fighters Influenza poses one of the world's greatest infectious disease challenges. CDC and its public health partners around the world work diligently to monitor and prepare for the next flu pandemic. CDC's flu fighters are dedicated public health professionals contributing to pandemic flu prevention and response in the U.S. and around the world. Learn More

Guidance for Human Infections with Swine Flu Viruses Swine flu is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that regularly cause outbreaks of flu in pigs. While rare, human infections with swine flu viruses do occur and can be serious. Medscape’s CDC expert commentary gives clinicians recommendations on how to evaluate, test for, treat, and report human cases of swine influenza. Learn More

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Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases