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Flu News & Spotlights. There are ongoing outbreaks of H5N1 bird flu in US wild birds and poultry. The latest information is available on the Avian Flu News & Spotlights page. This page highlights new and noteworthy influenza-related developments and feature stories by influenza season.
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Sep 6, 2024 · A Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report Prepared by the Influenza Division.
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Jul 26, 2024 · Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. View All. For Everyone. About. Signs and Symptoms. Causes and Spread. Flu Complications and People at Higher Risk. Prevention. Vaccine Basics. Diagnosis. Flu Treatment. View all. Health Care Providers. View All. Public Health.
Flu continues to spread at high levels, as doctors warn ... - NBC News
Jan 12, 2024 · As of Friday, the CDC estimates that the flu has sickened 14 million people so far, with 150,000 flu-related hospitalizations and 9,400 deaths. There were at least 13 pediatric deaths from the...
Over 100 kids have died of flu this season. More than half ... - NBC News
Mar 9, 2024 · The CDC estimates that the nation has logged at least 28 million flu illnesses, resulting in 310,000 hospitalizations so far this year. In addition to the 103 pediatric deaths, about 20,000...
Flu continues to spread across the U.S., infecting millions, CDC …
So far this season, an estimated 6.2 million flu illnesses have been logged, according to the latest CDC data. Twelve of the influenza deaths occurred in children.
Flu vaccine might be less effective this year, new CDC ... - CBS News
Oct 3, 2024 · The effectiveness of this year's influenza vaccine was lower in South America than last season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday, which might be a clue to how much...
The flu shot is different this year, thanks to COVID - NPR
Oct 17, 2024 · The CDC estimates that between 12,000 and 51,000 people die every year from influenza. However, the manufacturing process is simplified now that the vaccine is trivalent — designed to protect...
CDC finds flu shots 42% effective this season, better than ... - CBS News
Feb 29, 2024 · This season's influenza vaccines have been 42% effective so far, according to a new interim estimate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, amounting to protection against the virus...
Flu Season | Influenza (Flu) | CDC - Centers for Disease Control …
Oct 28, 2024 · In the United States, flu season usually occurs in the fall and winter. While influenza viruses spread year-round, most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February. The overall health impact (e.g., infections, hospitalizations, and deaths) of flu varies from season to season. CDC collects, compiles, and analyzes information on ...