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January 20, 2023

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Early and Increased Influenza Activity Among Children — Tennessee, 2022–23 Influenza Season

After several low-severity influenza seasons, the 2022–23 season in Tennessee has been characterized by earlier activity, higher rates of pediatric hospitalization, and a higher rate of symptomatic illness among children than among adults or during past seasons.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION

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MMWR Weekly Briefing Podcast: Week of January 2

The latest MMWR Weekly Briefing is live. Topics include: racial and ethnic differences in COVID-19 vaccination coverage among children, mpox cases among cisgender women (gender corresponds with their sex at birth) and pregnant people and more. Listen and subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play.



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