CDC Influenza Activity Update

CDC Influenza Activity Update

CDC - Seasonal Influenza (Flu) - Flu Activity & Surveillance

CDC Influenza Activity Update

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent this bulletin at 01/18/2013 11:36 AM EST Flu Weekly Report for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This information has recently been updated and is now available.


CDC - Seasonal Influenza (Flu) - Flu Activity & Surveillance

Flu Activity & Surveillance

Reports & Surveillance Methods in the United States

Situation Update: Summary of Weekly FluView

Full FluView Report

FluView Interactive

Overview of Influenza Surveillance in the United States

Past Weekly Surveillance Reports and Historical Data

Information for Health Professionals

The pages listed below offer public health and healthcare professionals key information about vaccination, infection control, prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of seasonal influenza.

• Clinical Information Transmission, clinical signs and symptoms of illness, complications of influenza
• Diagnostic Tests Information on influenza diagnostic testing
• Antiviral Drugs Guidance on the use of antiviral agents for treatment and chemoprophylaxis
• Vaccine Recommendations (ACIP) Recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
• Institutional Outbreaks and Infection ControlGuidelines for various settings, respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette
• Long-term Care Facilities Consolidated guidance on influenza outbreak management and prevention.

• Influenza Activity and Surveillance Overview and map of current influenza activity in the United States
• Vaccination Dosing & administration, supply, storage, VIS, effectiveness & safety
• Vaccination Coverage Current available coverage data and past trends
• Patient Education Influenza materials for health professionals to provide to patients
• Training Webcasts and online courses

Other Resources

• 2012-13 Flu Vaccination Communication Plans & Strategies
• Communications to Health Care Providers
• Guidance for H1N1Archived guidance documents for 2009 H1N1 issued during the pandemic
• It's a First: Universal Flu VaccinationCDC Medscape Expert Commentary - Daniel B. Jernigan, MD, MPH

• Flu Activity and SurveillanceCurrent & past flu activity
• National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) Designed to raise awareness of the importance of continuing flu vaccination
• Vaccines and Immunizations
• Provider Resources for Vaccine Conversations with Parents

Information for Specific Groups

Many people don't know if they are at high risk for complications from influenza. Some^* of the people who are at higher risk for complications from influenza include:

• People with asthma
• People with diabetes
• People with heart disease and those who have had a stroke
• Adults 65 and older
• Pregnant women
• People who have HIV or AIDS
• People who have cancer
• Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old

Are you at high risk? Learn more.

*For a complete list of people who are at higher risk for flu complications, see People at High Risk from Flu.

Materials are also available for:

• Flu Information for Parents with Young Children Advice for parents who want to keep their children healthy.
  
• Influenza Vaccination Information for Health Care Workers Information on the importance of influenza vaccination for people who work in health care.
  
• Information for Health Professionals

  Information about vaccination, infection control, prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of seasonal influenza for public health and health care professionals.
• Seasonal Flu Information for Schools & Childcare Providers Information on preventing the flu, common questions and answers, and poster materials for schools.
  

• Seasonal Flu Information for Businesses & Employers Information and tools on preventing the flu, workplace specific guidelines, and printable materials.
  
• Legal Professionals and Policymakers Legal materials related to influenza.
  
• Flu Information for Travelers Advice for actions to take before, during, and after trips to protect yourself from influenza.