Flu Vaccination Coverage Continues to Lag among Pregnant People

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CDC is concerned about lower levels of flu vaccination coverage among pregnant people.

December 02, 2022

	Influenza (Flu) 2022 - 2023 Flu Season

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Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Flu activity is high and continues to increase across the country. A flu vaccine is the best way to protect against flu.

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Flu Vaccination Coverage Continues to Lag among Pregnant People    CDC tracks flu vaccination coverage among different groups of people and is concerned about lower levels of coverage among pregnant people. Overall, 2022-23 flu vaccination coverage at the end of Oct 2022 was 12.1 percentage pts lower than the end of Oct 2021 and 21.7 percentage pts lower than the end of Oct 2020. Coverage in pregnant people is also lower across all racial/ethnic groups.     Learn More

Actions to Prevent Flu  There are several actions you can take to protect yourself and others from flu. CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important action to reduce the risk of flu and its potentially serious complications. Also, take everyday preventive actions, including washing your hands often and staying home if you get sick. If you get sick with flu, take flu antiviral drugs if prescribed.   Learn More

	Twitter @CDCFlu Up to 70% of flu hospitalizations happen among adults 65 years and older. A flu vaccine is the best protection against flu’s potentially serious complications. If available, older adults should get one of three preferred flu vaccines. https://bit.ly/2LEwn6E

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