UPDATE: U.S. Case of Human Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Reported
H5N1 Bird Flu Poses Low Risk to the Public Source
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CDC-Coauthored Study Shows Room for Improvement in Antiviral Use and Vaccination Rates for Flu in U.S. Hospitalized Children
CDC-Coauthored Study Shows Room for Improvement in Antiviral Use and Vaccination Rates for Flu in U.S. Hospitalized Children Source
Read MoreU.S. Case of Human Avian Influenza A(H5) Virus Reported
A 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. Source
Read MoreReported Human Infections with Avian Influenza A Viruses
Human infections with avian influenza A viruses are uncommon but have occurred sporadically in many countries, usually after unprotected exposures (e.g. not using respiratory or eye protection) to infected poultry or...
Read MoreInterim Estimates of 2021-22 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness – United States, February 2022 | MMWR (cdc.gov)
Key facts about flu season, influenza viruses, how flu spreads, and information for specific high risk groups. Source
Read MoreFlu Activity Increasing Late in the Season
March 18, 2022—CDC’s most recent FluView report shows that flu activity is increasing across most of the United States after declining from mid-December through January. Currently, activity is highest and increasing fastest in...
Read MoreMarch 4, 2022 Update: H5N1 Bird Flu Poses Low Risk to the Public
This is a picture of a flock of young turkeys. Some of the recent H5N1 bird flu infections in the United States have occurred in commercially raised turkeys. In mid-January, USDA first announced finding H5N1 bird flu viruses in...
Read MoreLatest U.S. Flu Vaccination Coverage Estimates Continue to Show Concerning Drops in Coverage Among People at Increased Risk for Flu Complications
February 25, 2002 — CDC’s systems for monitoring during-season flu vaccination uptake continue to show some concerning trends. From mid-October 2021 to the end of January 2022, flu vaccination coverage is lower so far this...
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Updated: H5N1 Bird Flu Virus in U.S. Wild Birds and Poultry Poses a Low Risk to the Public
This is a picture of a flock of young turkeys. Some of the recent H5N1 bird flu infections...
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Avian Influenza Current Situation Summary
Domestic Summary Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) viruses have been detected in U.S....
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Recent Bird Flu Infections in U.S. Wild Birds and One Poultry Facility Pose a Low Risk to the Public
This is a picture of an American widgeon in flight. In mid-January, USDA first announced finding...
Read MoreCDC Study in Kenya Suggests Being Pregnant Doubles the Risk of Flu Illness
CDC Study in Kenya Suggests Being Pregnant Doubles the Risk of Flu Illness Source
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