Current Risk to Public from Recently Identified Bird Flu Viruses is Low

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Read about how CDC is responding to the recent H5N1 bird flu outbreaks.

Influenza (Flu)

2021 - 2022 Flu Season  March 04, 2022

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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 FluView report (February 20-26), sporadic influenza activity continues across the country. In some areas, influenza activity is increasing.        Learn More

Current Risk to Public from Recently Identified Bird Flu Viruses is Low            Based on genetic sequence data, current H5N1 bird flu viruses detected in the U.S. during late 2021-2022 are different from earlier H5N1 bird flu viruses that circulated in much of the world in the past. They lack changes that in the past have been associated with viruses spreading more easily to poultry, infecting people more easily, and causing severe illness in people.      Learn More

Updated CDC Data Show Concerning Drops in Flu Vaccine Coverage        CDC flu vaccine coverage data continues to show concerning trends. As of January 2022, coverage is lower compared with last season including in groups at higher risk for severe flu illness, like pregnant people, infants, and young children. Coverage also was lower among racial and ethnic minorities compared with previous seasons. Understanding and reversing these drops in coverage is important.       Learn More

	Twitter @CDCFlu Flu antivirals are important for flu treatment, especially in people who are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications. Treatment can lower the risk of serious complications from #flu. https://bit.ly/3LEfhmj #FightFlu

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