Influenza (Flu)

2019 - 2020 Flu Season October 11, 2019

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	Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report FluView has been updated! The first report of the 2019-2020 is now available. CDC's Influenza Division produces a weekly influenza surveillance report. According to this week's report (Sept 29 - Oct 5), low level influenza activity is occurring in the United States at this time.   Learn More

MMWR: Summer Flu Activity in the U.S. and Composition of the 2020 Southern Hemisphere Flu Vaccine Summer flu activity was low in the U.S. with cocirculation of influenza A and B viruses. In the Southern Hemisphere, flu viruses circulated widely, with influenza A(H3) predominating in many regions; however, influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 and B viruses were pre-dominant in some countries. It's too early to know which viruses will predominate in the U.S. this season. Now is a good time to get a flu vaccine. Learn More

	Flu Season is Approaching Although U.S. flu activity is currently low, flu season is approaching. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine by the end of October. Remember, it takes about two weeks for your body to make antibodies that help protect you from flu infection. Learn More