CDC Health Advisory- Increasing Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2) Activity, Especially Among Young Adults
On Wednesday, Nov 24, CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory reminding clinicians to continue offering flu vaccination for all eligible persons six months and older and treat certain patients with suspected or confirmed flu with influenza antivirals. This is in response to recent increases in H3N2 virus circulation, which could be signaling the beginning of the flu season.
Free Influenza Course from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
AAP is offering a free four-part course series titled “Influenza During the COVID-19 Pandemic” that provides pediatricians key information about the 2021-2022 flu season. Register today.
Each year, flu causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and thousands of deaths in the United States. CDC highlights individuals who work to reduce the burden of flu in its “Flu Fighter” online series. Read about Flu Fighter Eric Stein, who shares how losing his sister motivated him to raise awareness about flu and the importance of flu vaccination to save lives.
The latest CDC #FluView report shows seasonal flu activity is low, but picking up in the U.S., mostly among children and young adults. Don’t invite #flu to the holidays this year – protect yourself and your family with a #fluvaccine. Find one near you: http://vaccinefinder.org
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