Flu News (CDC)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Flu notices of any new or updated documents posted anywhere on the CDC Flu Website. The CDC is one of the major operating components of the US Department of Health and Human Services.
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Preliminary Estimated Influenza Illnesses, Medical visits, Hospitalizations, and Deaths in the United States - 2021-2022 influenza season
Oct 4, 2022 | 06:00 amDuring the 2021-2022 influenza season, CDC estimates that influenza was associated with 9 million illnesses, 4 million medical visits, 10,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths.
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2022-2023 Flu Vaccination Campaign Kickoff
Oct 4, 2022 | 06:00 amToday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) kicked-off the 2022-2023 flu vaccination season during a press conference.
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Fight Flu - Don't Let it Stop You
Sep 27, 2022 | 06:00 am
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Summary: 'Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Aug 25, 2022 | 20:30 pmSummary: 'Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)-United States, 2022-23'
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Frequently Asked Influenza (Flu) Questions: 2022-2023 Season
Aug 23, 2022 | 06:00 amFrequently Asked Flu Questions: 2021-2022 Influenza Season
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CDC Confirms Another Human Infection with Flu Virus from Pigs
Aug 19, 2022 | 20:53 pmCDC has reported another human infection with an influenza (flu) virus that usually spreads only in pigs, bringing the total number of such infections in the United States during 2022 to four.
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CDC Confirms Two New Human Infections with Flu Virus from Pigs During 2022
Aug 12, 2022 | 06:00 amCDC Confirms Two New Human Infections with Flu Virus from Pigs During 2022
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CDC Confirms First Human Infection with Flu Virus from Pigs During 2022
Aug 5, 2022 | 21:21 pmAugust 5, 2022-CDC has reported the first human infection with an influenza (flu) virus that usually spreads in pigs occurring during 2022. The person had direct contact with pigs at an agricultural fair, where pigs tested positive for flu A.
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CDC Director Adopts Preference for Specific Flu Vaccines for Seniors
Jun 23, 2022 | 16:15 pmCDC Director Adopts Preference for Specific Flu Vaccines for Seniors
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ACIP Flu Meeting Update: Flu Vaccines Worked Better than Reported & ACIP Recommends Specific Vaccines For Seniors
Jun 23, 2022 | 06:00 amACIP Flu Meeting Update: Flu Vaccines Worked Better than Reported & ACIP Recommends Specific Vaccines For Seniors
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UPDATE: U.S. Case of Human Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Reported
May 5, 2022 | 16:33 pmH5N1 Bird Flu Poses Low Risk to the Public
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CDC-Coauthored Study Shows Room for Improvement in Antiviral Use and Vaccination Rates for Flu in U.S. Hospitalized Children
May 4, 2022 | 16:20 pmCDC-Coauthored Study Shows Room for Improvement in Antiviral Use and Vaccination Rates for Flu in U.S. Hospitalized Children
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U.S. Case of Human Avian Influenza A(H5) Virus Reported
Apr 29, 2022 | 03:50 amA person has tested positive for avian influenza A(H5) virus (H5 bird flu) in the U.S., as reported by Colorado and confirmed by CDC.
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Avian Influenza Current Situation Summary
Apr 13, 2022 | 17:00 pmAvian Influenza Current Situation Summary
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Flu Activity Increasing Late in the Season
Mar 18, 2022 | 05:00 amFlu Activity Increasing Late in the Season
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March 7, 2022 Update: H5N1 Bird Flu Poses Low Risk to the Public
Mar 7, 2022 | 06:00 amTo date, highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses ("H5N1 bird flu viruses") have been detected in U.S. wild birds in 13 states and in commercial and backyard poultry in 10 states,
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Reported Human Infections with Avian Influenza A Viruses
Mar 3, 2022 | 06:00 amHuman infections with avian influenza A viruses are uncommon but have occurred sporadically in many countries.
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Latest U.S. Flu Vaccination Coverage Estimates Continue to Show Concerning Drops in Coverage Among People at Increased Risk for Flu Complications
Feb 25, 2022 | 22:00 pmEverything you need to know about the flu illness, including symptoms, treatment and prevention.
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Updated: H5N1 Bird Flu Virus in U.S. Wild Birds and Poultry Poses a Low Risk to the Public
Feb 22, 2022 | 22:00 pmLearn more about the current H5N1 bird flu situation in the U.S.
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Recent Bird Flu Infections in U.S. Wild Birds and Poultry Pose a Low Risk to the Public
Feb 14, 2022 | 06:00 amGuidance is available for poultry producers, hunters, health care providers and the public.
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