CDC's Influenza Division compiles and analyzes information on influenza activity year-round in the United States. According to this week's FluView report (October 17-23), influenza activity remains low in the United States.
CDC Reports Two New Variant Influenza Virus Infections
Last week, CDC reported two new U.S. human infections with influenza viruses that usually spread in pigs and not people. These infections serve as a reminder of the importance of following CDC’s recommended precautions around swine and ongoing surveillance to detect potential pandemic viruses.
Flu vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines protect against different viruses. Flu vaccines protect against the four different flu viruses research indicates will be the most common during flu season. COVID-19 vaccines protect against the virus that causes COVID-19. Flu vaccines do not protect against COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines do not protect against flu. It is important that people get both vaccines.
For people with certain chronic conditions like asthma or heart disease, a flu shot is the best way to #FightFlu and reduce the risk of flu and its potentially serious complications. Now is a good time to get vaccinated. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3CYNI1V
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