Add “Get a Flu Shot” to Your Holiday To-Do List

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Make plans today to get vaccinated for the holidays. Protect yourself and your loved ones from flu.

Influenza (Flu)

2020 - 2021 Flu Season December 11, 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 29-Dec 5), influenza activity remains low in the United States, however, this week’s FluView also included a report of the first flu-related pediatric death of the 2020-2021 season.  ​    Learn More

Flu Vaccination Coverage Estimates from the 2020-21 Season Show Widening Disparities     CDC released data on flu vaccine coverage during the 2020-2021 flu season, suggesting that many people remain unvaccinated. Notably, while less than half of children overall had been vaccinated, only a third of Black, non-Hispanic children were vaccinated, which is 11 percentage points lower than last season. If you have not yet gotten a flu vaccine, there’s still time. Learn More

Add “Get a Flu Shot” to Your Holiday  To-Do List    As you begin to plan responsibly for the holidays, flu vaccination is the most important step you can take to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community from flu. Make plans today to get vaccinated because it can take up to two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in your body and provide protection against flu. Learn More

	Follow us on Twitter #Flu vaccination has important benefits. It can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and flu-associated hospitalizations. Roll your #SleeveUp and get your flu vaccine before the holiday season.  Learn more: https://bit.ly/3o5Gfq2

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