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Colorado reports three presumptive positive H5 cases in poultry workers

July 15, 2024
CDC standing by to confirm specimens, sending team to support state investigation.
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus infection reported in a person in the U.S.

April 2, 2024
CDC’s risk assessment for the general public remains low.
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New antibodies target “dark side” of influenza virus protein

March 4, 2024
NIH researchers explore hidden, vulnerable region of influenza neuraminidase.
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Recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in the 2024 southern hemisphere influenza season

Oct. 3, 2023
The recommendations issued are used by the national vaccine regulatory agencies and pharmaceutical companies to develop, produce, and license influenza vaccines for the following...
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Walgreens flu index shows flu activity trending 10 times higher year over year

Oct. 24, 2022
The United States prepares for a severe flu season as flu activity doubles week over week.
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Inequities found in flu vaccine uptake

Oct. 19, 2022
Increasing flu vaccination through more targeted outreach can help lower disparities.
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COVID-19 and influenza epidemics this winter?

Oct. 19, 2022
On January 31, 2020, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) declared a Public Health Emergency followed by the declaration of a National Emergency...
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UCLA Fielding School of Public Health research demonstrates the importance of influenza vaccination globally

Oct. 6, 2022
Shows immunization reduced odds of ICU-level hospitalization for children by almost 50%.