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• NEW: 2012-2013 NIVW Update PDF Lunes, 26 de Noviembre de 2012 12:16:00 p.m.See what CDC has planned in observance of NIVW Dec. 2-8, 2012!
• NEW: 2012 NIVW Key Points PDF Lunes, 26 de Noviembre de 2012 12:10:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: National Influenza Vaccination Week: Calendar of EventsViernes, 23 de Noviembre de 2012 12:51:00 p.m.
• FluView - Weekly Influenza Surveillance ReportMiércoles, 21 de Noviembre de 2012 01:00:00 p.m.
• NEW: Don't Catch The Flu!Lunes, 19 de Noviembre de 2012 01:05:00 p.m.NFL players Matt Birk of the Baltimore Ravens and Joe Thomas of the Cleveland Browns explain why they get vaccinated against the flu.
• NEW: CDC Influenza Application for Clinicians and Health Care ProfessionalsViernes, 16 de Noviembre de 2012 12:09:00 p.m.The CDC Influenza application for clinicians and other health care professionals makes it easier than ever to find CDC’s latest recommendations and influenza activity updates on your iPad.
• UPDATED: 2012-2013 Influenza Campaign Matte ArticlesViernes, 16 de Noviembre de 2012 10:27:00 a.m.
• UPDATED: Total Doses Distributed of 2012-13 Influenza VaccineViernes, 16 de Noviembre de 2012 09:18:00 a.m.
• UPDATED: National Influenza Vaccination Awareness Campaign: Media ToolkitJueves, 15 de Noviembre de 2012 09:31:00 a.m.
• NEW: November NIVDP NewsletterMiércoles, 14 de Noviembre de 2012 09:08:00 a.m.
• Got Diabetes? Take Action to Protect YourselfMartes, 13 de Noviembre de 2012 04:18:00 p.m.Get Your Flu Vaccine During National Diabetes Month
• Mobile Content, Syndication, and RSSMartes, 13 de Noviembre de 2012 04:16:00 p.m.Explore available influenza-related mobile content including apps tailored for viewing on iPhones, Android, and other handheld devices; syndicated content and RSS feeds.
• UPDATED: Information for Health Professionals: Antiviral DrugsMartes, 13 de Noviembre de 2012 09:50:00 a.m.
• UPDATED: Vaccine Safety Information for CliniciansMiércoles, 07 de Noviembre de 2012 08:54:00 a.m.
• UPDATED: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine & Total Doses DistributedLunes, 05 de Noviembre de 2012 09:05:00 a.m.
• UPDATED: National Influenza Vaccination Week: Free NIVW Web ToolsViernes, 02 de Noviembre de 2012 02:30:00 p.m.
• MMWR: Evaluation of 11 Commercially Available Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests — United States, 2011–2012, November 2, 2012Viernes, 02 de Noviembre de 2012 10:00:00 a.m.This CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) evaluates the performance of 11 commercially available rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs), describes best practices for obtaining the best results from RIDTS, and establishes a new methodology for routine evaluation of RIDTs going forward that may lead to the development of better tests.
• Influenza Division International Program Fiscal Year 2011 Annual ReportLunes, 29 de Octubre de 2012 03:40:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine & Total Doses DistributedLunes, 29 de Octubre de 2012 09:01:00 a.m.
• National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership - October 2012 Influential News - PDF Viernes, 26 de Octubre de 2012 11:40:00 a.m.
• UPDATED: Guidance for Standards-Based Electronic Laboratory Reporting for InfluenzaViernes, 26 de Octubre de 2012 09:20:00 a.m.
• UPDATED: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine & Total Doses DistributedJueves, 18 de Octubre de 2012 11:20:00 a.m.
• UPDATED: The Flu SeasonLunes, 15 de Octubre de 2012 03:25:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: Matte Articles Available for 2012-2013 Flu SeasonLunes, 15 de Octubre de 2012 01:13:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: Situation Update - Summary of Weekly FluViewViernes, 12 de Octubre de 2012 03:26:00 p.m.
• CDC Releases First FluView Report for 2012-2013 Influenza SeasonViernes, 12 de Octubre de 2012 02:03:00 p.m.
• FluView InteractiveViernes, 12 de Octubre de 2012 12:26:00 p.m.Influenza Surveillance Data the Way You Want It
• Update: Influenza Activity — United States and Worldwide, May 20–September 22, 2012. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), 61(39);785-789.Jueves, 04 de Octubre de 2012 01:13:00 p.m.
• Medscape Commentary: Sorting Out the 2012-2013 Influenza Vaccine RecommendationsMartes, 02 de Octubre de 2012 01:51:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: 2012-2013 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Safety Questions and AnswersMartes, 02 de Octubre de 2012 12:33:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: Influenza Vaccination - A Summary for CliniciansLunes, 01 de Octubre de 2012 01:24:00 p.m.
• Influenza Prevention and Control for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (COCA Call) - September 27, 2012Viernes, 28 de Septiembre de 2012 01:33:00 p.m.
• NFID Influenza/Pneumococcal News ConferenceViernes, 28 de Septiembre de 2012 11:29:00 a.m.
• Past Flu Seasons: 2011-2012 Influenza SeasonJueves, 27 de Septiembre de 2012 11:22:00 a.m.
• Influenza A (H3N2) Variant Virus-Related Hospitalizations — Ohio, 2012. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2012; 61(38);764-767Jueves, 27 de Septiembre de 2012 11:18:00 a.m.
• Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Health-Care Personnel — 2011–12 Influenza Season, United States. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2011;61(38)Jueves, 27 de Septiembre de 2012 10:30:00 a.m.
• Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Pregnant Women — 2011–12 Influenza Season, United States. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2011;61(38)Jueves, 27 de Septiembre de 2012 10:30:00 a.m.
• Updated: Past Flu SeasonsJueves, 27 de Septiembre de 2012 10:15:00 a.m.
• FluVaxView Influenza Vaccination CoverageMiércoles, 26 de Septiembre de 2012 12:12:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine & Total Doses DistributedLunes, 24 de Septiembre de 2012 04:02:00 p.m.
• Submit your flu prevention success stories!Jueves, 20 de Septiembre de 2012 03:06:00 p.m.
• Influenza Flu Syndicated ContentMiércoles, 19 de Septiembre de 2012 09:00:00 a.m.
• UPDATED: Flu Information for BusinessesLunes, 17 de Septiembre de 2012 12:30:00 p.m.
• Notes from the Field: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H7N3) Virus Infection in Two Poultry Workers — Jalisco, Mexico, July 2012, MMWRJueves, 13 de Septiembre de 2012 02:56:00 p.m.
• Video Podcast: CDC Recommendations to Reduce the Risk of H3N2v Flu Virus Infection for Fairgoers and Swine ExhibitorsLunes, 10 de Septiembre de 2012 03:37:00 p.m.
• Temas que los organizadores de ferias deben considera r al planificar las ferias, PDF Viernes, 07 de Septiembre de 2012 05:37:00 p.m.
• Tome medidas para prevenir la propagación de la influenza entre personas y cerdos en las ferias, PDF Viernes, 07 de Septiembre de 2012 05:29:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: Community Flu 2.0 SoftwareViernes, 07 de Septiembre de 2012 04:53:00 p.m.CommunityFlu is a software program that simulates the spread of influenza through a model community, and the impact of a variety of potential interventions.
• H1N2 Variant Virus Detected in MinnesotaViernes, 07 de Septiembre de 2012 12:33:00 p.m.
• Información Básica para Personas que Exhiben Cerdos en Las Ferias, PDF Viernes, 07 de Septiembre de 2012 10:25:00 a.m.
• Updated Q&A: Common Questions about the Nasal Spray Flu VaccineMartes, 04 de Septiembre de 2012 01:00:00 p.m.
• Key Facts for People Exhibiting Pigs at FairsViernes, 31 de Agosto de 2012 02:45:00 p.m.
• CDC Reports More Cases, Hospitalizations and Nation’s First H3N2v-Associated DeathViernes, 31 de Agosto de 2012 11:05:00 a.m.
• Key Findings: Neurologic Disorders among Pediatric Deaths Associated with the 2009 Pandemic Influenza in the United StatesMiércoles, 29 de Agosto de 2012 05:29:00 p.m.
• CDC Press Release: Children with neurologic disorders at high risk of death from fluMiércoles, 29 de Agosto de 2012 04:32:00 p.m.
• Updated Q&A: The Children, the flu, and the flu vaccineMiércoles, 29 de Agosto de 2012 09:33:00 a.m.
• H3N2v Update: New Cases Reported, Limited Person-to-Person Transmission DetectedViernes, 24 de Agosto de 2012 02:24:00 p.m.
• Influenza A (H3N2) Variant Virus OutbreaksViernes, 24 de Agosto de 2012 11:39:00 a.m.
• H3N2v and YouViernes, 24 de Agosto de 2012 11:38:00 a.m.
• UPDATED: Questions & Answers - Thimerosal and 2012-2013 Seasonal Flu VaccinesViernes, 24 de Agosto de 2012 10:38:00 a.m.
• Table of Approved Influenza Vaccines for the 2012-13 SeasonViernes, 24 de Agosto de 2012 10:32:00 a.m.
• UPDATED: Questions and Answers - Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)Viernes, 24 de Agosto de 2012 10:21:00 a.m.
• UPDATED: Q & A: Seasonal Flu Vaccine Safety and Pregnant WomenViernes, 24 de Agosto de 2012 10:19:00 a.m.
• UPDATED: Questions and Answers - Vaccine Safety Monitoring Systems for 2012-2013 Influenza SeasonViernes, 24 de Agosto de 2012 10:18:00 a.m.
• UPDATED: Interim Guidance for Enhanced Influenza Surveillance: Additional Specimen Collection for Detection of Influenza A (H3N2) Variant Virus InfectionsMartes, 21 de Agosto de 2012 03:05:00 p.m.
• Radio event in Northfield, New JerseyMartes, 21 de Agosto de 2012 02:06:00 p.m.Tune in to 1450 AM radio Wednesday, August 22 at 7:00 am, or listen live online, "Hurley in the Morning".
• UPDATED: Issues for Fair Organizers to Consider When Planning FairsMartes, 21 de Agosto de 2012 08:30:00 a.m.
• Data Interpretation Update to the CDC Flu rRT-PCR Dx Panel (Catalog # FluIVD03) PDF Lunes, 20 de Agosto de 2012 05:03:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: Take Action to Prevent the Spread of Flu Between People and Pigs at FairsLunes, 20 de Agosto de 2012 03:54:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: Information on Influenza A (H3N2) Variant Viruses (“H3N2v”)Viernes, 17 de Agosto de 2012 12:30:00 p.m.
• More H3N2v Cases Reported, Still Linked to Pig ExposureViernes, 17 de Agosto de 2012 12:15:00 p.m.
• Supplemental Interim Guidance for School Administrators Associated with Possible Outbreaks of H3N2 Variant Influenza Virus ("H3N2v")Viernes, 17 de Agosto de 2012 11:00:00 a.m.
• Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) — United States, 2012–13 Influenza SeasonJueves, 16 de Agosto de 2012 12:10:00 p.m.
• Flu Vaccination Communication Plans and StrategiesMartes, 14 de Agosto de 2012 04:38:00 p.m.
• Issues for Fair Organizers to Consider When Planning FairsMartes, 14 de Agosto de 2012 01:00:00 p.m.
• Interim Information for Clinicians about Human Infections with H3N2v VirusViernes, 10 de Agosto de 2012 03:50:00 p.m.
• Evaluation of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests for Influenza A (H3N2)v Virus and Updated Case Count — United States, 2012Viernes, 10 de Agosto de 2012 12:51:00 p.m.
• CDC Telebriefing: CDC Update on H3N2v Cases TelebriefingJueves, 09 de Agosto de 2012 01:00:00 p.m.
• CDC Health Advisory: Increase in Influenza A H3N2v Virus Infections in Three U.S. StatesLunes, 06 de Agosto de 2012 10:55:00 a.m.
• CDC Telebriefing: Influenza A (H3N2) Variant Virus - Friday, August 3, 2012, Noon ETLunes, 06 de Agosto de 2012 10:55:00 a.m.
• CDC Reports Cases 18-29 of H3N2v Virus InfectionViernes, 03 de Agosto de 2012 11:00:00 a.m.
• Seasonal Flu: International Situation UpdateViernes, 03 de Agosto de 2012 11:00:00 a.m.This report is a summary of key influenza-related updates created from regional World Health Organization (WHO) reports, country reports, CDC field staff updates, and other sources. Updates are listed by region.
• Partner Flu Season ActivityViernes, 27 de Julio de 2012 04:04:00 p.m.Flu Season Awareness Night at the Washington Nationals Baseball Game
• New American Indian/Alaskan Native Materials!Viernes, 27 de Julio de 2012 03:15:00 p.m.These new resources (including a poster, brochure, and fact sheet) are research-based materials developed to reach American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. These resources will also be availabl
• CDC Reports Cases 14-17 of H3N2v Infection; Shares Advice for Safe Fair-GoingViernes, 27 de Julio de 2012 11:04:00 a.m.
• Notes from the Field: Outbreak of Influenza A (H3N2) Virus Among Persons and Swine at a County Fair — Indiana, July 2012. MMWR 2012; 61(29); 561.Jueves, 26 de Julio de 2012 02:15:00 p.m.
• New Partner ActivitiesLunes, 23 de Julio de 2012 01:45:00 p.m.See what others are already doing to prepare for flu season. Share your plans with us and we'll feature your activities on CDC's website!
• UPDATED: High Dose Flu Vaccine Questions and AnswersMiércoles, 18 de Julio de 2012 11:07:00 a.m.This page provides common questions and answers about the high dose flu vaccine.
• UPDATED: Recent Influenza Vaccination Trends across Influenza SeasonsMiércoles, 18 de Julio de 2012 10:02:00 a.m.
• UPDATED: Intradermal Influenza (Flu) Vaccination Questions and AnswersMartes, 17 de Julio de 2012 12:27:00 p.m.This page includes common questions and answers about the intradermal flu vaccine.
• NIVDP Influential News, Special Edition, 7/2012 - PDF Viernes, 13 de Julio de 2012 02:54:00 p.m.
• NIVW 2012 PosterLunes, 09 de Julio de 2012 07:37:00 a.m.Get a jump start on your National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) planning this year. The NIVW poster is available in customizable (add your organization name and information) and non-customizable versions.
• Flu Vaccination Recommendation Cards for High Risk PatientsViernes, 06 de Julio de 2012 02:54:00 p.m.Health care professionals/specialists can recommend flu vaccination to their high risk patients with these recommendation cards.
• UPDATED: Key Facts About the Flu VaccineViernes, 06 de Julio de 2012 07:30:00 a.m.The key facts about the flu vaccine page has been updated for the 2012-13 flu season.
• Updated Vaccine Information Statements for the 2012-13 Flu SeasonJueves, 05 de Julio de 2012 02:58:00 p.m.The 2012-2013 Vaccine Information Statements for Influenza are now available.
• Flu Spotlight: First Global Estimates of 2009 H1N1 Pandemic Mortality Released by CDC-Led CollaborationLunes, 25 de Junio de 2012 07:45:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: Interim Guidance for Laboratory Testing of Persons with Suspected Infection with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in the United StatesViernes, 22 de Junio de 2012 08:30:00 a.m.
• UPDATED: Interim Guidance for Follow-up of Contacts of Persons with Suspected Infection with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) VirusViernes, 22 de Junio de 2012 08:30:00 a.m.
• Avian Influenza Current SituationJueves, 21 de Junio de 2012 10:00:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: Avian Influenza in BirdsJueves, 21 de Junio de 2012 10:00:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: Avian Influenza A Virus Infections in HumansJueves, 21 de Junio de 2012 10:00:00 p.m.
• Past Outbreaks of Avian Influenza in North AmericaJueves, 21 de Junio de 2012 10:00:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Birds and Other AnimalsJueves, 21 de Junio de 2012 10:00:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in PeopleJueves, 21 de Junio de 2012 10:00:00 p.m.
• Prevention and Treatment of Avian Influenza A Viruses in PeopleJueves, 21 de Junio de 2012 10:00:00 p.m.
• CDC Influenza Pandemic ResourcesJueves, 21 de Junio de 2012 04:30:00 p.m.Updated CDC resources to prepare for an influenza pandemic
• Influenza Risk Assessment ToolJueves, 21 de Junio de 2012 04:30:00 p.m.The Influenza Risk Assessment Tool (IRAT) helps assess the threat of influenza viruses with pandemic potential.
• H5N1 Genetic Changes Inventory: A Tool for International SurveillanceJueves, 21 de Junio de 2012 04:00:00 p.m.To support international surveillance and pandemic preparedness efforts for highly pathogenic avian influenza A H5N1, CDC has compiled an inventory of H5N1 genetic changes.
• H5N1 Genetic Changes InventoryJueves, 21 de Junio de 2012 04:00:00 p.m.This is the actual list of all genetic changes found in H5N1 viruses as of June 21, 2012.
• Influenza Vaccination Among Women with a Recent Live Birth, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring Systems (PRAMS), 2009-10 Influenza SeasonMartes, 19 de Junio de 2012 10:47:00 a.m.
• What You Need to Know for the 2012-2013 Flu SeasonJueves, 14 de Junio de 2012 01:31:00 p.m.
• Vaccine Virus Selection for the 2012-2013 Influenza SeasonJueves, 14 de Junio de 2012 01:31:00 p.m.
• Update: Influenza Activity — United States, 2011–12 Season and Composition of the 2012–13 Influenza VaccineJueves, 14 de Junio de 2012 10:43:00 a.m.Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
• June 2012 National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership Newsletter, PDF Miércoles, 13 de Junio de 2012 10:15:00 a.m.The June 2012 NIVDP newsletter pays special tribute to our NIVDP partners who are working within the Latino community to increase awareness about the importance of influenza vaccination.
• 2011-2012 Flu Season Draws to a CloseViernes, 25 de Mayo de 2012 10:30:00 a.m.Last full FluView posted May 25, 2012 Shows U.S. Influenza Activity at Summer Levels
• NIVDP Influential News, Special Edition, 5/2012, PDF Viernes, 25 de Mayo de 2012 09:32:00 a.m.This edition recognizes grassroots leaders within the African American community, unstoppable in spreading the word about influenza vaccination.
• 2012 National Influenza Vaccination Week Dates AnnouncedMartes, 22 de Mayo de 2012 08:47:00 a.m.National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) will be held December 2-8, 2012. Start planning your flu vaccination efforts now!
• CDC Study: Treating children’s flu illness costlyLunes, 21 de Mayo de 2012 11:17:00 a.m.A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the journal Vaccine puts a dollar figure on treating influenza illness in young children.
• Results from the March 2012 National Immunization Survey and National Flu Survey - United States, 2011-12 Influenza SeasonMiércoles, 16 de Mayo de 2012 02:30:00 p.m.CDC routinely monitors influenza vaccination coverage to assess the impact of influenza vaccination programs in different populations. This report provides interim national estimates of influenza vaccination coverage for the 2011-12 influenza season.
• Partner ActivitiesLunes, 07 de Mayo de 2012 01:40:00 p.m.This page lists flu events hosted or attended by flu partners, taking place throughout the country. For information on how to become a flu partner, visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu/partners/index.htm.
• Flu Season Event: Submit Your PlansJueves, 03 de Mayo de 2012 01:51:00 p.m.We encourage all our Flu Prevention Partners to submit flu vaccine promotion activities and events taking place throughout the 2012-2013 flu season.
• National Flu Summit Award Winners AnnouncedLunes, 30 de Abril de 2012 12:21:00 p.m.Recognizing the value and extraordinary contributions of individuals and organizations towards improved adult, adolescent, and/or childhood influenza vaccination rates within their communities during the 2011-2012 influenza season, the National Influenza Vaccine Summit is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2012 NIVS Immunization Excellence Awards. The awards will be presented during the National Influenza Vaccine Summit in Atlanta, Georgia, May 17, 2012.
• Podcast: Oseltamivir-Resistant FluMiércoles, 25 de Abril de 2012 05:00:00 p.m.Dr. Aaron Storms, an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officer at CDC, discusses his paper about oseltamivir-resistant H1N1flu.
• National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, Influential News, April Newsletter, PDF Viernes, 20 de Abril de 2012 04:30:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: International Influenza Laboratory Capacity Review ToolViernes, 20 de Abril de 2012 02:21:00 p.m.The CDC-APHL International Influenza Laboratory Capacity Review Tool (IILCRT) is a data gathering tool to assess laboratory capabilities and capacities, with an emphasis on influenza diagnostics.
• Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Launch Seasonal Flu Vaccination ProgramMiércoles, 18 de Abril de 2012 07:59:00 a.m.Country’s Advancements, Long-term Collaboration with CDC and WHO, and Vaccine Donation from Walgreens Lead to Solid Step Forward in Influenza Prevention
• Answers to Common Questions about Flu Vaccine Safety (streaming video)Martes, 17 de Abril de 2012 10:26:00 a.m.Dr. Claudia Vellozzi with CDC's Immunization Safety Office answers questions about the safety of flu vaccines. This video is intended for general audiences as well as health care professionals.
• FluView Influenza-Like Illness Activity Mobile ApplicationJueves, 12 de Abril de 2012 03:06:00 p.m.With this application, you can explore influenza-like illness (ILI) activity levels across the US, view ILI trends over several weeks, and get on-demand access to state health department websites for local surveillance information.
• First H3N2 Variant Virus Infection Reported For 2012Jueves, 12 de Abril de 2012 12:06:00 p.m.
• Flu and Heart Disease & StrokeMiércoles, 28 de Marzo de 2012 07:43:00 p.m.People with heart disease and those who have had a stroke are at increased risk of complications from influenza (the flu).
• 2011-2012 Influenza Season: Antiviral Medication Recommendations (COCA call)Martes, 20 de Marzo de 2012 01:24:00 p.m.From February 28, 2012
• Guidance for Clinicians on the Use of RT-PCR and Other Molecular Assays for Diagnosis of Influenza Virus InfectionMartes, 20 de Marzo de 2012 01:23:00 p.m.
• Information for Flu Prevention PartnersMartes, 20 de Marzo de 2012 11:03:00 a.m.This portal is intended to be a resource that partners can use in their flu prevention activities.
• Flu Spotlights: CDC Confirms Typical Human Influenza A H3N2 Virus in Maryland ClusterViernes, 16 de Marzo de 2012 05:18:00 p.m.
• National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, March Newsletter, PDF Viernes, 09 de Marzo de 2012 09:35:00 a.m.
• Bat Influenza (Flu): Questions & AnswersLunes, 27 de Febrero de 2012 05:16:00 p.m.
• CDC Telebriefing: Influenza Activity UpdateLunes, 27 de Febrero de 2012 09:38:00 a.m.A transcript of the 2011-2012 Influenza Season Update telebriefing held on Friday, February 23, 2012 at 1PM ET
• Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) MMWR: Update: Influenza Activity — United States, October 2, 2011–February 11, 2012Lunes, 27 de Febrero de 2012 09:38:00 a.m.This report summarizes U.S. influenza activity since the beginning of the 2011–12 influenza season (October 2, 2011).
• UPDATED: Vaccine Selection for the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 Influenza SeasonsJueves, 23 de Febrero de 2012 05:50:00 p.m.
• CDC Audio Rounds: Continue to Vaccinate Patients and Staff Against the Flu (podcast)Martes, 14 de Febrero de 2012 09:55:00 a.m.This podcast is a reminder to health care providers about the importance of annual flu vaccination—it’s not too late! Health care providers should get their flu vaccine and continue offering and encouraging flu vaccination among their staff, colleagues, and patients. Created: 2/8/2012 by National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). Date Released: 2/14/2012. Running time = 5:14.
• Have You Heard, February 10, 2012: CDC Says U.S. Seeing Latest Flu Season in Nearly Three DecadesViernes, 10 de Febrero de 2012 05:35:00 p.m.
• CDC Expert Commentary on Medscape: Variant H3N2 Influenza Virus: What You Should Know with Michael Jhung, MD, MPHJueves, 09 de Febrero de 2012 12:35:00 p.m.
• International Program Highlight: Visits Highlight the Importance of CDC’s Influenza Activities in IndiaMiércoles, 08 de Febrero de 2012 01:57:00 p.m.In August 2011, CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden visited India and saw firsthand CDC’s important work. Dr. Frieden returned with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius in January 2012 to learn more about CDC’s collaborations around influenza surveillance and research in India.
• Have You Heard, February 7, 2012: CDC Recommendations for Influenza Antiviral Medications Remain UnchangedMiércoles, 08 de Febrero de 2012 07:57:00 a.m.
• National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, February Newsletter, PDF Martes, 07 de Febrero de 2012 01:34:00 p.m.
• Flu Warning Signs That Need Medical Care Right Away (streaming video)Martes, 07 de Febrero de 2012 11:29:00 a.m.
• Flu: Medicine Safety and Children (streaming video)Martes, 07 de Febrero de 2012 11:25:00 a.m.
• How to Know if You Have the Flu: Flu Symptoms (streaming video)Martes, 07 de Febrero de 2012 11:24:00 a.m.
• Misconceptions about Flu and the Flu Vaccine (streaming video)Martes, 07 de Febrero de 2012 11:21:00 a.m.Dr. Joe Bresee addresses questions and misconceptions about the flu and the flu vaccine.
• Flu Vaccine Information for Pregnant Women and Children (streaming video)Martes, 07 de Febrero de 2012 11:19:00 a.m.
• Answers to Common Questions about the Flu Vaccine (streaming video)Martes, 07 de Febrero de 2012 11:12:00 a.m.
• CDC Expert Commentaries on Medscape: It's Not Too Late to Vaccinate! with Joseph Bresee, MDViernes, 03 de Febrero de 2012 01:53:00 p.m.
• Fact Sheet: Protect Yourself Against H3N2v and Seasonal Influenza (Flu)Viernes, 27 de Enero de 2012 01:16:00 p.m.
• International Program HighlightViernes, 20 de Enero de 2012 11:09:00 a.m.Africa Influenza Surveillance Advances with Recent Data Management Training
• National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, January Newsletter, PDF Martes, 10 de Enero de 2012 11:07:00 a.m.
• UPDATED: Guidance Documents Related to Preventing the Spread of Influenza A VirusesViernes, 06 de Enero de 2012 03:35:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: Key Facts about Human Infections with Variant Viruses (Swine Origin Influenza Viruses in Humans)Viernes, 06 de Enero de 2012 03:34:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: Information on H3N2 Variant Influenza A VirusesViernes, 06 de Enero de 2012 03:34:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: Variant (Swine Origin) Influenza Viruses in HumansViernes, 06 de Enero de 2012 03:33:00 p.m.
• UPDATED: Information on Swine Influenza/Variant Influenza VirusesViernes, 06 de Enero de 2012 03:32:00 p.m.
• Influenza vaccination of health care providers in long-term care: Letter from the Assistant Secretary for Health, PDF Viernes, 06 de Enero de 2012 10:50:00 a.m.
• Interim Guidance on Case Definitions to be Used For Investigations of Influenza A(H3N2)v Virus CasesViernes, 23 de Diciembre de 2011 05:05:00 p.m.
• Interim Guidance for Influenza Surveillance: Additional specimen collection for detection of Influenza A(H3N2)v Virus infectionsViernes, 23 de Diciembre de 2011 05:04:00 p.m.
• Interim Guidance on Specimen Collection, Processing, and Testing for Patients with Suspect Influenza A(H3N2)v Virus InfectionViernes, 23 de Diciembre de 2011 05:04:00 p.m.
• Prevention Strategies for Seasonal and Influenza A(H3N2)v in Health Care SettingsViernes, 23 de Diciembre de 2011 05:03:00 p.m.
• Have You Heard, December 23, 2011: CDC Confirms Detection of A Different Influenza A Variant VirusViernes, 23 de Diciembre de 2011 04:50:00 p.m.
• CDC Interim Guidance for Workers who are Employed at Commercial Swine Farms: Preventing the Spread of Influenza A VirusesViernes, 23 de Diciembre de 2011 10:49:00 a.m.
• What People Who Raise Pigs Need To Know About Influenza (Flu)Viernes, 23 de Diciembre de 2011 10:47:00 a.m.
• Information on Variant Influenza A VirusesViernes, 23 de Diciembre de 2011 10:47:00 a.m.
• UPDATED: Guidance for School Administrators to Help Reduce the Spread of Seasonal Influenza in K-12 SchoolsJueves, 22 de Diciembre de 2011 11:06:00 a.m.
• Influenza Outbreak Management in Long-Term Care FacilitiesJueves, 22 de Diciembre de 2011 08:00:00 a.m.Offers information related to vaccination, testing, infection control, antiviral treatment, and antiviral chemoprophylaxis.
• UPDATED: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)Jueves, 15 de Diciembre de 2011 10:20:00 a.m.
• National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership December Newsletter, PDF Jueves, 15 de Diciembre de 2011 10:05:00 a.m.
• Have You Heard, December 9, 2011: CDC confirms two human infections with novel influenza virusesViernes, 09 de Diciembre de 2011 12:29:00 p.m.
• Information on Avian InfluenzaLunes, 05 de Diciembre de 2011 04:45:00 p.m.
• Avian Influenza in BirdsLunes, 05 de Diciembre de 2011 04:45:00 p.m.
• Avian Influenza A Virus Infections in HumansLunes, 05 de Diciembre de 2011 04:45:00 p.m.
• Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) VirusLunes, 05 de Diciembre de 2011 04:45:00 p.m.
• Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Birds and Other AnimalsLunes, 05 de Diciembre de 2011 04:45:00 p.m.
• Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in PeopleLunes, 05 de Diciembre de 2011 04:45:00 p.m.
• Influenza Type A Viruses and SubtypesLunes, 05 de Diciembre de 2011 04:45:00 p.m.
• Transmission of Avian Influenza A Viruses Between Animals and PeopleLunes, 05 de Diciembre de 2011 04:45:00 p.m.
• Avian Influenza Related LinksLunes, 05 de Diciembre de 2011 04:45:00 p.m.
• Pregnant Women and Flu Shots, Internet Panel Survey, United States November 2011Lunes, 05 de Diciembre de 2011 01:03:00 p.m.
• National Mid-Season Flu Vaccination Coverage, National Flu Survey, United States, 2011-12 Influenza SeasonLunes, 05 de Diciembre de 2011 01:02:00 p.m.
• Health Care Personnel Flu Vaccination, Internet Panel Survey, United States, November 2011Lunes, 05 de Diciembre de 2011 01:02:00 p.m.
• Recent Influenza Vaccination Trends across Influenza SeasonsLunes, 05 de Diciembre de 2011 01:01:00 p.m.
• Updated: FluVaxView Influenza Vaccination CoverageLunes, 05 de Diciembre de 2011 12:59:00 p.m.
• Telebriefing on U.S. Influenza Activity and Vaccination Rates for Current SeasonSábado, 03 de Diciembre de 2011 09:00:00 a.m.CDC Announces National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 4-10
• Influenza vaccination of pregnant women: letter to providers PDF Viernes, 02 de Diciembre de 2011 07:08:00 p.m.
• National Influenza Vaccination Week: Free NIVW Web ToolsLunes, 28 de Noviembre de 2011 02:40:00 p.m.CDC will be supporting organizations across the country in their vaccination efforts during National Influenza Vaccination Week. There are podcasts, ecards and other e-health activities to support this effort. You can help in promoting the ongoing flu vaccine efforts by placing these graphics on your web pages.
• Have You Heard, November 22, 2011: Iowa Reports Novel Influenza Infections in Three ChildrenMiércoles, 23 de Noviembre de 2011 11:03:00 a.m.
• Gather together this season and prevent flu. (American Indian/Alaskan Natives) PDF Miércoles, 23 de Noviembre de 2011 09:19:00 a.m.
• Fight flu at work and at home. (Nurses/Health Care Workers) PDF Miércoles, 23 de Noviembre de 2011 09:19:00 a.m.
• NIVW Poster - Have you gotten your flu vaccine? It's not too late! Print-ready PDF 18.58" x 24.58" Miércoles, 23 de Noviembre de 2011 09:16:00 a.m.
• NIVW Flyer - Have you gotten your flu vaccine? It's not too late! PDF 8.5" x 11" Miércoles, 23 de Noviembre de 2011 09:11:00 a.m.
• National Influenza Vaccination Week: MaterialsMiércoles, 23 de Noviembre de 2011 09:10:00 a.m.
• Vaccine Safety PDF Miércoles, 23 de Noviembre de 2011 09:09:00 a.m.
• If Your Child Gets Sick with Flu for Refugees PDF Martes, 22 de Noviembre de 2011 09:07:00 a.m.
• Seasonal Flu Materials for RefugeesMartes, 22 de Noviembre de 2011 09:07:00 a.m.Four seasonal flu documents were developed as a result of focus groups and educational sessions conducted with refugees in their native languages. The materials are designed to improve knowledge of seasonal flu in refugee populations; thus they are written in the native languages of refugee populations commonly resettled in the United States. All four documents are tailored for low literacy populations by using minimal text and using visual cues to portray seasonal flu information.