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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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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CDC Study in Kenya Suggests Being Pregnant Doubles the Risk of Flu Illness
Feb 4, 2022 | 15:55 pmCDC Study in Kenya Suggests Being Pregnant Doubles the Risk of Flu Illness
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Recent Asian A(H5N1) Bird Flu Infections in U.S. Wild Birds Pose a Low Risk to the Public
Jan 28, 2022 | 15:30 pmRecent Asian A(H5N1) Bird Flu Infections in U.S. Wild Birds Pose a Low Risk to the Public
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CDC Urges Flu Vaccination as Flu Activity Picks Up
Dec 29, 2021 | 20:14 pmCDC's most recent FluView report, shows flu activity is highest in the eastern and central parts of the country and lower in the western part of the country.
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Increasing Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2) Activity, Especially Among Young Adults and in College and University Settings, During SARS-CoV-2 Co-Circulation
Nov 29, 2021 | 17:16 pmIncreasing Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2) Activity, Especially Among Young Adults and in College and University Settings, During SARS-CoV-2 Co-Circulation
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CDC Tracking Flu in Young Adults
Nov 19, 2021 | 06:00 amCDC Tracking Flu in Young Adults
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Interim Estimates of 2021-22 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness - United States, February 2022 | MMWR (cdc.gov)
Nov 18, 2021 | 06:00 amKey facts about flu season, influenza viruses, how flu spreads, and information for specific high risk groups.
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Increasing Flu Activity in Some States, Especially Among Young Adults
Nov 15, 2021 | 21:34 pmIncreasing Flu Activity in Some States, Especially Among Young Adults
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CDC Collaboration Improves Flu Vaccination Efforts in Latin America and the Caribbean
Nov 10, 2021 | 18:32 pmCDC Collaboration Improves Flu Vaccination Efforts in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Early, Low Estimates for Flu Vaccination Coverage in Some Groups Raise Concerns at CDC
Oct 27, 2021 | 06:00 amCDC's first estimates for flu vaccine uptake among children and pregnant people so far this flu season are lower compared to the same time last season, which could be dangerous for many of the people in these groups who may be at higher risk of developing serious flu complications. Flu vaccine can be lifesaving in children, and flu vaccination helps protect pregnant people during and after pregnancy.
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CDC Reports Two New Variant Influenza (Flu) Virus Infections
Oct 22, 2021 | 06:00 amCDC today reported two new U.S. human infections with influenza viruses that usually spread in pigs and not people.
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