Sep 01, 2005 crisis and emergency risk communication. Sometimes people get the flu because they touch an object or surface with flu virus on it and then touch their eyes, nose, or mouth. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease. Influenza seasonal fact sheet what is influenza flu. Flu print materials includes posters, flyers, matte articles and vaccine information statements for families and children cdc. Flu activity is high in 44 states and widespread in 47 states. Npis are actions, apart from getting vaccinated and taking antiviral medicines, that people and communities can take to help slow the spread of respiratory illnesses like pandemic flu. Information about world wide avian flu and what countries are doing to prepare for avian flu. Getting the flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available each year is best. The flu shot is approved for use in people six months of age and older, including healthy people, people with chronic medical conditions and pregnant women. Cover your cough or sneeze if you do not have a tissue.
Apr 17, 2020 find information on coronavirus disease 2019 covid19. Cdc quick reference guide for public information on infection control general swine flu information. Influenza causes significant loss of workdays, human suffering, and m. For current, updated information on seasonal flu, including information about h1n1, see the cdc seasonal flu website. The english language content on this website is being archived for historic and reference purposes only. The vaccine information statement vis for this years vaccine are posted online. Webmd provides an overview of influenza and a bit of history about the flu. Aug 11, 2010 the h1n1 virus that caused that pandemic is now a regular human flu virus and continues to circulate seasonally worldwide. For health professionals information specific to health care providers regarding specimen collection, submission, and. Then, clean your hands, and do so every time you cough or sneeze. Cdc designates each week of the year with a sequential number starting with 1 to a maximum of 52 or 53.
Viss explain both the benefits and risks of a vaccine to adult vaccine recipients and the parents or legal representatives of. Cdc estimates that between 6,000 and 26,000 children younger than 5 years have been hospitalized each year in the united states because of influenza. Department of health and human services hhs in partnership with. Everyone 6 months and older needs a flu vaccine each year. Cdc using flu surveillance network to detect coronavirus. This guide provides information about nonpharmaceutical interventions npis and their use during a flu pandemic. Key facts about flu season, influenza viruses, how flu spreads, and information for specific high risk groups. Influenza commonly called the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.
Department of veterans affairs va for veterans, their families, friends, volunteers, and employees. The nasal flu mist should not be used during the 20172018 flu season due to its low effectiveness. Public health media library centers for disease control. Centers for disease control and prevention cdc office of the director, office of enterprise communication oec coordinating office of health information services, national center for health. With the turn of the leaves and cooler weather on the horizon, one of the illnesses that comes to the front lines of primary care, urgent care, and emergency rooms is influenza, the flu.
Week 1 is the first week of the year that has at least four days in the calendar year. Centers for disease control and prevention 1 why get vaccinated. Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly from person to person through coughing, sneezing or talking closely to someone who has the flu. Screening checklist for contraindications to inactivated injectable influenza vaccination patient name date of birth for patients both children and adults to be vaccinated. Od morbidity and mortality get informed on drug overdose trends and demographics. It can help you decide when to stay at home or when to seek medical care. The percent of ed visits for ili in all of oregon was 3. Anyone can get the flu, but it is more dangerous for some people.
How to help control the spread of flu public health. Cdc also recommends that people in contact with certain groups of. The h1n1 virus that caused that pandemic is now a regular human flu virus and continues to circulate seasonally worldwide. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc provides online buttons, widgets, and images free for use on your company website or in email signature lines to promote flu vaccination resources. It describes ways to help control the spread of influenza flu within our homes and keep ourselves and those around us as healthy as possible. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc cannot attest to the accuracy of a nonfederal website. Influenza, live intranasal vaccine information statement. Over the course of flu season, cdc studies samples of circulating flu viruses to evaluate how close a match there is between viruses used to make the flu vaccine and circulating flu viruses. Skip directly to site content skip directly to page options skip directly to az link. Saving lives, protecting people centers for disease control and prevention.
Cdc also recommends that people in contact with certain groups of children get a flu vaccine in. Provides answers to questions about swine influenza swine flu video podcast. The interim vis issued by cdc on 81519 will be replaced by a final version that is expected around summer 2020. The following printready material may be downloaded, copied, and distributed without alteration free of charge. Influenza flu antiviral drugs and related information fda. Cdc quick reference guide for public information on. Five important things you need to know about this flu season. Vaccination is the best method for preventing flu and its potentially severe complications in children. Find information on coronavirus disease 2019 covid19. More information about the 20192020 flu season and recommended vaccines is available.
Overall, the cdc estimates 29 million people have gotten sick, 280,000 have been hospitalized and 16,000 have died. Flu goes around every year, with some years being worse than others. For more information and public health recommendations about circulating influenza virus, including resistance patterns for specific drugs, go to flu. For more information and public health recommendations about circulating influenza virus, including resistance patterns for specific drugs, go to. People of all ages can get the flu, from babies and young adults, to the elderly. Stay informed about public health recommendations related to flu and other health threats by visiting the centers for disease control and prevention cdc website cdc. Choose the items youd like to add to your syndication list for. But, getting the flu shot every year can mean that if you do get the flu, you might have only a mild case.
Coronavirus information general information about flu and. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc, part of the federal government, says that people age 50 and older should get a flu shot every year. If you havent yet received a flu shot, its not too late. Influenza positive tests reported to cdc, wa public health laboratories. Flu is a contagious disease that spreads around the united states every year, usually between october and may. Cdc quick reference guide for public information on infection. Aug 15, 2019 the interim vis issued by cdc on 81519 will be replaced by a final version that is expected around summer 2020. Flu is caused by influenza viruses, and is spread mainly. To find a flu clinic, search your zip code on flushot. Screening checklist for contraindications to inactivated. At that time, iac will provide translations in spanish, arabic, burmese, chinese simplified and traditional, french, russian, somali, and vietnamese. Table 1 shows the tests conducted and results by region for the current week for influenza in specimens tested at the oregon laboratories reporting to nrevss. Cdc quick reference guide for public information on infection control general swine flu information swine flu key facts.
Coronavirus information general information about flu. Flu vaccination has been shown to prevent flu illnesses, doctors visits and hospitalizations and can be lifesaving in children 20182019 u. Four seasonal flu documents were developed as a result of focus groups and educational sessions conducted with refugees in their native languages. Contact your physician to make an appointment today.
Influenza flu is a contagious disease that spreads around the united states every winter, usually between. Centers for disease control and prevention influenza flu is a serious diseaseof the nose, throat, and lungs, and it can lead to pneumonia. The flu is a type of germ called a virus that you breathe in. Annual water testing test your well water once a year for bacteria and nitrates, and every 5 years for arsenic, fluoride, uranium, radon. The flu usually spreads from person to person when someone with the flu coughs or sneezes. Cdc recommends everyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated every flu season. Influenza is one of the most contagious respiratory infections and affects millions of people.
Influenza statistics weekly reports of disease statistics, including the type and severity of disease in minnesota. Flu print materials includes posters, flyers, matte articles and vaccine information statements cdc. Centers for disease control and prevention influenza flu is a serious diseaseof the nose, throat, and lungs, and it can lead to. Influenza basics general information about flu, including symptoms, complications, vaccines, and treatment. Its important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever. The information below describes common flu symptoms, how to protect yourself and those close to you from getting the flu, and what to do if you get sick with flulike symptoms. The following questions will help us determine if there is any reason we should not give you or your child inactivated injectable. There also has been a surge of influenza ah1n1pdm09 in recent weeks. Vaccine information statements viss cdc information.
In january 2011, cdc estimated that pandemic h1n1 influenza virus caused more than 60 million americans to become ill, and led to more than 270,000. What you need to know flu vaccine, live, intranasal 20142015 1. Influenza flu fact sheet new york state department of. Influenza, one of the most common infectious diseases, is a highly contagious airborne disease that occurs in seasonal epidemics and manifests as an acute febrile illness with variable degrees of systemic symptoms, ranging from mild fatigue to respiratory failure and death. Information about influenza, history of the flu, and more. Provides facts about swine influenza swine flu and you. The nasalspray flu vaccine is a vaccine made with live, weakened flu virus that. Surveillance system nrevss data reported to cdc for the 20182019 influenza season, cdc has generated separate graphs of data reported to cdc by public health laboratories figure 1 and commercial laboratories figure 2. The flu shot is an inactivated vaccine containing only killed virus that is injected with a needle. Cdc recommends that all children aged 6 months up to their 19th birthday get a flu vaccine. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the cdc website. Vaccine information statements viss are information sheets produced by the centers for disease control and prevention cdc. Cdc defines the influenza season as beginning with.
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