CDC's Influenza Division compiles and analyzes information on influenza activity year-round in the United States. According to this week's FluView report (January 23-29), influenza activity has decreased in recent weeks, but sporadic activity continues across the country.
CDC Study Suggests Being Pregnant Doubles the Risk of Flu Illness
A new study by CDC authors and global partners, conducted in Kenya looked at the burden of flu among pregnant people and their infants as part of a broader effort to increase flu vaccination rates globally. This particular study found that pregnant people were twice as likely to get sick with flu, and that flu illness was more common among women with HIV.
What Cancer Patients and Survivors Should Know About Flu
Today, World Cancer Day, is a good time to remind people about the importance of flu vaccination for people with cancer or a history of cancer. Flu can be serious for people who have cancer now, or have had certain types of cancer in the past (such as lymphoma or leukemia). Flu shots are approved for use in people with cancer and other health conditions and are safe for people with cancer.
Clinicians: Are you familiar with CDC’s #flu antiviral recommendations? It’s important for your higher risk patients with confirmed or suspected influenza to receive antiviral treatment promptly. Learn more about using influenza antivirals to #FightFlu
