Influenza Updates:
- 2017-2018 was a high severity, H3N2-predominant season.
- Flu activity in the U.S. is low now, but expected to pick up in the Fall.
CDC on Flu Vaccine:
- CDC’s vaccine recommendations for the 2018-2019 flu season are now available.
- CDC recommends yearly flu vaccination for people 6 months and older.
- Get vaccinated by the end of October.
Flu Activity & Surveillance
During week 20 (May 13-19, 2018), flu activity continued to decrease in the U.S.
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What's New
- Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Thursday, August 23, 2018
- 2018-19 Summary of Recommendations Thursday, August 23, 2018
- CDC Releases Educational Materials for Teachers for Use with "Junior Disease Detectives: Operation Outbreak" Graphic Novel Friday, August 17, 2018
- CDC Releases Graphic Novel on Variant Flu Dangers Friday, August 10, 2018
- The Junior Disease Detectives: Operation Outbreak Graphic Novel Friday, August 10, 2018
- Page last reviewed: August 23, 2018
- Page last updated: August 23, 2018
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)
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