CDC's most recent FluView report (January 9 – January 15), shows that influenza activity declined for the second consecutive week, but remains elevated. CDC also reported the fourth and fifth pediatric flu deaths of the 2021-2022 season.
Guidelines for Flu Testing and Treatment during the COVID-19 Pandemic
A new clinician commentary in Medscape summarizes best practices for clinicians to follow for testing and treatment for influenza during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 FAQ CDC has answers to frequently asked questions about getting sick with seasonal flu and COVID-19 at the same time. To date, these coinfections appear to be uncommon.
New CDC study shows that even though vaccine viruses were different than circulating #flu viruses during 2019-2020, that season’s #fluvaccine still protected U.S. children, reducing the risk of life-threatening flu illness by 75%. https://bit.ly/3tHlTtE
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