Flu & People with Disabilities

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Read more about the different types of flu vaccines for people with disabilities.

Influenza (Flu)

2020 - 2021 Flu Season November 20, 2020

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	Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report ​CDC's Influenza Division compiles and analyzes information on influenza activity year-round in the United States. According to this week's report (Nov 8-14), influenza activity remains low in the United States.                ​    Learn More

Flu Illness Can be Dangerous for People with Disabilities  ​People with certain disabilities, especially those who may have trouble with muscle function, lung function, or difficulty swallowing or clearing fluids from their airways, are at increased risk of severe outcomes from flu. For these people, getting a flu vaccine is the most important action to prevent flu and its potentially serious complications. There are several vaccine options available and your doctor can recommend the one that is best for you.    Learn More

New Resource on Testing & Clinical Management of Respiratory Illness during the COVID-19 Pandemic ​Nursing Home Administrators: CDC has posted a new clinical algorithm for testing and clinical management of nursing home residents with acute respiratory illness symptoms when SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses are co-circulating. This resource can be used to guide flu testing and clinical management in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.  Learn More

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