Update on CDC’s Avian Influenza A(H5N1) “Bird Flu” Response Activities September 9, 2024

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Includes info on new bird flu activity, a vaccine supply update, and the NFID press conference.

September 9, 2024

	Influenza (Flu) 2023 - 2024 Flu Season

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CDC Confirms Avian Influenza A(H5) “Bird Flu” in Missouri  CDC confirmed a human case of avian influenza A(H5) ("H5 bird flu") reported by the state of Missouri. This is the 14th human case of H5 reported in the United States during 2024. The investigation is ongoing but so far there is no known occupational exposure to sick or infected animals, which would be a first such case in the United States. CDC's current assessment is that the risk to the general public from H5 bird flu remains low. Learn More

Updated 2024-2025 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Supply   CDC recently published information about the seasonal influenza vaccine supply for the U.S. 2024-2025 influenza season, as projected by flu vaccine manufacturers. It includes vaccine supply for this season and information on vaccine ordering and distribution. For the 2024-2025 flu season, all vaccines will be trivalent and vaccine manufacturers estimate supplying the United States with about 148 million doses. Learn More

NFID Annual Respiratory Disease News Conference Register for the NFID Annual News Conference on September 25 at 9:00 a.m. ET. CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen and other experts will present final data from the 2023-2024 U.S. respiratory season and discuss the importance of vaccination against flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease. Register and get more information at 2024 NFID Annual News Conference. Learn More

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