New CDC Study on All-Cause Mortality Following Flu-Associated Hospitalization

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Weekly FluView Report, All-Cause Mortality Study, and Flu Antivirals

December 9, 2024

	Influenza (Flu) 2024 - 2025 Flu Season

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Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Seasonal influenza (flu) activity is continuing to increase but remains low nationally. Learn More

	New CDC Study Shows Substantial Burden of Deaths from All Causes Following Flu Hospitalization  A new CDC study reports that almost 50% of deaths among patients who were hospitalized with influenza over 9 flu seasons occurred within 30 days of hospital discharge. The findings suggest that the true burden of influenza on mortality in the US may be greater than previously estimated. Learn More

	Treating Flu with Antiviral Drugs  As flu activity increases, so does the need for influenza antiviral medications. It is important that treatment with flu antiviral medications starts quickly for those who have flu and are hospitalized, very sick, or at higher risk of developing serious flu complications. Antivirals are safe and can help prevent serious flu complications.              Learn More

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