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WEBFlu 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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WEBJul 26, 2024 · Influenza (Flu) Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. View All
Flu vaccine might be less effective this year, new CDC ... - CBS News
WEB4 days ago · 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...
Flu Season | Influenza (Flu) | CDC - Centers for Disease Control …
WEBSep 9, 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.
Flu continues to spread at high levels, as doctors warn ... - NBC News
WEBAs 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...
Flu continues to spread across the U.S., infecting millions, CDC …
WEBThe floodgates have opened on the flu, with millions of people across the U.S. reporting the illness and nearly 3,000 deaths from influenza since the beginning of October, according to the latest...
Flu deaths in children hit new record as vaccination rates decrease: CDC
WEBSep 30, 2024 · The number of kids dying from influenza in the 2023-2024 season has set a new record for a regular flu season, after one new death was reported last week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Flu Returns as Omicron Surges - The New York Times
WEBDec 22, 2021 · The flu virus, which all but disappeared in early 2020, is once again circulating in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported about 2,500 cases from clinical...
Flu vaccine lowered risk of hospitalization in Southern ... - ABC News
WEB5 days ago · Researchers found the seasonal flu vaccine reduced the risk of hospitalization from flu by 35% across five Southern Hemisphere countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.
2022–2023 Season | Influenza (Flu) | CDC - Centers for Disease ...
WEB2022–2023 Season | Influenza (Flu) | CDC. At a glance. Understand updates on flu vaccines, including new recommendations for those 65 and older. Learn about flu vaccination timing and considerations for coadministration with the COVID-19 vaccine.