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CDC estimates seasonal #flu has caused at least 47 million illnesses, 21 million medical visits, 610,000 hospitalizations, and 27,000 deaths as of May 17, 2025. Full report here: bit.ly/4k5TtR7

CDC estimates seasonal #flu has caused at least 47 million illnesses, 21 million medical visits, 610,000 hospitalizations, and 27,000 deaths as of May 17, 2025. Full report here:   bit.ly/4k5TtR7
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This week’s #FluView includes 4 deaths in children from seasonal flu-related causes reported to CDC for the week ending May 17, 2025, bringing the total number of such reports for the 2024-2025 season to 231 pediatric deaths. Full #FluView here: bit.ly/4k5TtR7

This week’s #FluView includes 4 deaths in children from seasonal flu-related causes reported to CDC for the week ending May 17, 2025, bringing the total number of such reports for the 2024-2025 season to 231 pediatric deaths. Full #FluView here: bit.ly/4k5TtR7
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H5 bird flu is spreading in wild birds. Hunters: Protect yourself by always wearing gloves, eye protection & an N95 respirator (if available) or a well-fitting facemask while dressing game birds. bit.ly/4k9N5rH

H5 bird flu is spreading in wild birds. Hunters: Protect yourself by always wearing gloves, eye protection & an N95 respirator (if available) or a well-fitting facemask while dressing game birds. bit.ly/4k9N5rH
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If you work with animals confirmed or potentially infected with H5N1 viruses, talk to your supervisor to understand your level of exposure to H5N1 bird flu and what personal protective equipment you should wear to protect yourself. Learn steps you can take:

If you work with animals confirmed or potentially infected with H5N1 viruses, talk to your supervisor to understand your level of exposure to H5N1 bird flu and what personal protective equipment you should wear to protect yourself. Learn steps you can take:
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This week’s #FluView shows seasonal flu activity is low. Nationally, the percent of specimens testing positive for influenza is at 1.9%. Read the full #FluView report: bit.ly/3FEAiyV

This week’s #FluView shows seasonal flu activity is low. Nationally, the percent of specimens testing positive for influenza is at 1.9%. Read the full #FluView report: bit.ly/3FEAiyV
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This week’s #FluView includes 4 deaths in children from seasonal flu-related causes reported to CDC for the week ending May 24, 2025, bringing the total number of such reports for the 2024-2025 season to 235 pediatric deaths. Full #FluView here: bit.ly/3FEAiyV

This week’s #FluView includes 4 deaths in children from seasonal flu-related causes reported to CDC for the week ending May 24, 2025, bringing the total number of such reports for the 2024-2025 season to 235 pediatric deaths. Full #FluView here: bit.ly/3FEAiyV
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#HCPs: Flu-related deaths in children are at a record high this season. Remind patients at higher risk that early flu antiviral treatment is recommended to reduce severity of flu illness. More: bit.ly/2X7da1n

#HCPs: Flu-related deaths in children are at a record high this season. Remind patients at higher risk that early flu antiviral treatment is recommended to reduce severity of flu illness. More: bit.ly/2X7da1n
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This week’s #FluView shows seasonal flu activity is low. Nationally, the percent of specimens testing positive for influenza is at 2.0%. Read the full #FluView report: bit.ly/4dQCeko

This week’s #FluView shows seasonal flu activity is low. Nationally, the percent of specimens testing positive for influenza is at 2.0%. Read the full #FluView report: bit.ly/4dQCeko
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CDC released interim estimates showing how well #flu vaccines worked. Find out more about the 2024-2025 #FluVax effectiveness estimates: bit.ly/4kOJYpz

CDC released interim estimates showing how well #flu vaccines worked. Find out more about the 2024-2025 #FluVax effectiveness estimates: bit.ly/4kOJYpz
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This week’s #FluView includes 6 deaths in children from seasonal flu-related causes reported to CDC for the week ending May 31, 2025, bringing the total number of such reports for the 2024-2025 season to 241 pediatric deaths. Full #FluView here:  bit.ly/4dQCeko

This week’s #FluView includes 6 deaths in children from seasonal flu-related causes reported to CDC for the week ending May 31, 2025, bringing the total number of such reports for the 2024-2025 season to 241 pediatric deaths. Full #FluView here:  bit.ly/4dQCeko
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Flu can cause severe illness in young children. If your child develops flu symptoms, ask your child’s doctor about treatment options. Flu antivirals are prescribed medications that work best when started early. More: bit.ly/2NuUMP4

Flu can cause severe illness in young children. If your child develops flu symptoms, ask your child’s doctor about treatment options. Flu antivirals are prescribed medications that work best when started early. More: bit.ly/2NuUMP4
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Bird flu is a disease caused by avian influenza A viruses that usually spread between birds. Find out more about #birdflu and how it spreads: bit.ly/3ZPl3dh

Bird flu is a disease caused by avian influenza A viruses that usually spread between birds. Find out more about #birdflu and how it spreads: bit.ly/3ZPl3dh
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Adults 65 years and older who got a #FluVax had a lower risk of flu-related medical visits and hospitalizations compared to older adults who did not get a flu vaccine. More about the 2024-2025 interim flu vaccine effectiveness estimates: bit.ly/4kOJYpz

Adults 65 years and older who got a #FluVax had a lower risk of flu-related medical visits and hospitalizations compared to older adults who did not get a flu vaccine. More about the 2024-2025 interim flu vaccine effectiveness estimates: bit.ly/4kOJYpz
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This week’s #FluView shows seasonal flu activity is low. Nationally, the percent of specimens testing positive for influenza is at 1.7%. Read the full #FluView report: bit.ly/4kGaCBt

This week’s #FluView shows seasonal flu activity is low. Nationally, the percent of specimens testing positive for influenza is at 1.7%. Read the full #FluView report: bit.ly/4kGaCBt
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Early antiviral treatment of flu can help reduce some flu complications, which is important for young kids, older adults, and people of any age with chronic conditions. Talk to your doctor about treatment. More: bit.ly/2NuUMP4

Early antiviral treatment of flu can help reduce some flu complications, which is important for young kids, older adults, and people of any age with chronic conditions. Talk to your doctor about treatment. More: bit.ly/2NuUMP4
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Children who received a flu vaccine were protected against flu-related doctors’ visits and hospitalizations. Learn more about the 2024-2025 interim flu vaccine effectiveness estimates: bit.ly/4kOJYpz

Children who received a flu vaccine were protected against flu-related doctors’ visits and hospitalizations. Learn more about the 2024-2025 interim flu vaccine effectiveness estimates: bit.ly/4kOJYpz
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Access ready-to-use social media content and graphics to help communicate about bird #flu prevention with different audiences. Explore the toolkit and download resources: bit.ly/4dM0x3c

Access ready-to-use social media content and graphics to help communicate about bird #flu prevention with different audiences. Explore the toolkit and download resources: bit.ly/4dM0x3c
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All 2024-2025 US #flu vaccines will expire by June 30. Manufacturers are already preparing next season’s flu vaccines. Talk to your healthcare provider about getting an updated #FluVax each season to best reduce your risk from #flu. Learn more: bit.ly/43yWfas

All 2024-2025 US #flu vaccines will expire by June 30. Manufacturers are already preparing next season’s flu vaccines. Talk to your healthcare provider about getting an updated #FluVax each season to best reduce your risk from #flu. Learn more: bit.ly/43yWfas
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CDC has #birdflu resources in additional languages, including Nahuatl & K'iche'. These posters & recordings provide info on how H5 bird #flu could spread on a dairy farm. View these materials: bit.ly/43YDuPd

CDC has #birdflu resources in additional languages, including Nahuatl & K'iche'. These posters & recordings provide info on how H5 bird #flu could spread on a dairy farm. View these materials: bit.ly/43YDuPd
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This week’s #FluView shows seasonal flu activity is low. Nationally, the percent of specimens testing positive for influenza is at 1.2%. Read the full #FluView report: bit.ly/4kPd7Bd

This week’s #FluView shows seasonal flu activity is low. Nationally, the percent of specimens testing positive for influenza is at 1.2%. Read the full #FluView report: bit.ly/4kPd7Bd