Recommendations to Help Parents Fight Flu

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As your children return to school from winter break, consider getting them a flu vaccine.

January 5, 2024

	Influenza (Flu) 2023 - 2024 Flu Season

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Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Seasonal influenza activity is elevated and continues to increase in most parts of the country. CDC also is reporting seven flu-related deaths in children this week, bringing the 2023-2024 season total so far to 27.

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Recommendations to Help Parents Fight Flu As your children return to school from winter break, consider getting them a flu vaccine if you haven’t yet. Flu vaccine doesn’t always prevent flu, so it is important to know what to do if your child gets sick. Flu vaccination can reduce flu severity if your child still gets sick. CDC has resources available on flu vaccines for children as well as information on identifying and treating flu. Get your flu vaccine: Vaccines.gov. Learn More

Updated Technical Report: Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses CDC posted an updated avian influenza A(H5N1) technical report that includes two recent human infections with H5N1 virus in Cambodia and updated information about global activity in wild birds, poultry, and other animals. The overall risk to humans has not changed and remains low. People exposed to birds infected with H5N1 virus should take precautions outlined in CDC guidance. Learn More

	X @CDCFlu A #FluVax can help protect you against #flu and its potentially serious complications. Even when it doesn’t prevent you from getting sick, flu vaccines can help make your illness less severe. Learn more: What are the benefits of flu vaccination? | CDC

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