Seasonal influenza activity is declining nationally. Four flu-related deaths in children were reported this week, bringing the total reported this season to 142.
How CDC is Responding to H5N1 “Bird Flu,” Safeguarding Public Health
CDC is partnering with USDA, FDA, and state public health and animal health officials on a One Health response to this emerging infectious disease in cattle. CDC is supporting states in monitoring people with exposures to infected animals, studying the virus in the lab, and preparing a team to conduct field studies in affected areas.
PAHO and Partners Celebrate “Vaccination Week in the Americas”
From April 20-27, 2024, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), together with countries and territories of the region of the Americas and its partners, will celebrate the 22nd annual vaccination week in the Americas under the call to action: “Engage now to protect your future #GetVax”
A #FluVax campaign in 3 Latin American countries from 2011 to 2018 prevented thousands of #flu illnesses in young children and pregnant women. A new study shows that rolling out vaccines quickly had the greatest impact. Read the full study: https://bit.ly/3vSkbc8
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