Update on CDC’s Avian Influenza A(H5N1) “Bird Flu” Response Activities November 25, 2024

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November 25, 2024

	Influenza (Flu) 2024 - 2025 Flu Season

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Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Influenza activity is increasing slightly among children but remains low nationally. Learn More

	CDC Confirms H5N1 Avian Influenza Infection in a Child  Last week, CDC confirmed the first human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) (H5N1 bird flu) in a child in the United States. The child, who lives in California, experienced mild symptoms and is recovering from their illness. There is no indication of person-to-person spread associated with the virus. Learn More

Influenza Disease Burden & Severity Assessments for the 2024-2025 Season  CDC has released the first of the 2024-2025 influenza (flu) season burden estimates and severity assessment. CDC estimates that as of November 16, there had been at least 430,000 flu illnesses and 5,600 flu hospitalizations so far this season. Flu activity is still low at this time in the United States, so there’s still time to benefit from vaccination this season.                        Learn More

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