Health
Flu activity slows down, but season far from over: CDC
Following weeks of increases in flu activity, the latest U.S. government data shows "a single-week decrease" for the first time in months.
Jan 15, 2024
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News tagged with flu activity
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The flu is soaring in seven US states and rising in others, health officials say
The U.S. flu season is underway, with at least seven states reporting high levels of illnesses and cases rising in other parts of the country, health officials say.
Nov 18, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
We've had 25 million flu cases in 2023. Will we see a second wave?
As of Feb. 24, Atlanta's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated 25 million illnesses, 280,000 hospitalizations and 18,000 deaths from the flu this season. With that in mind, the CDC also reported that influenza ...
Mar 2, 2023
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Pediatrics
Children's early flu toll shows dangers of vaccine hesitancy
Children have been hit especially hard by the early-onset flu season, according to a study from Tennessee that raises concerns about U.S. immunization rates following the pandemic-fueled trend of vaccine hesitancy.
Jan 20, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu starting to wane in US after brutal start to season
Flu is decreasing in many parts of the U.S. after an alarmingly early and strong start to the season.
Dec 24, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Flu levels high, vaccination rates low among pregnant women
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity around the nation is increasing. Vaccination can help prevent serious illness, especially in high-risk groups, like pregnant women, but the CDC ...
Dec 6, 2022
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Health
Prepare for a challenging flu season: Get vaccinated now
Flu season usually peaks in winter; however, the best time to prevent infection is before the virus appears in a community.
Oct 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The influenza virus and its influence on blood stem cells and coagulation
Virus-induced respiratory infections can become life-threatening. A team at the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, together with researchers in Heidelberg, has discovered that flu virus infection limited to the lungs also leads to the ...
Oct 18, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
With tough flu season already here, an expert answers your flu shot questions
Indications are that this year's flu season is going to be particularly nasty, making the annual influenza vaccine even more important than usual, infectious disease experts say.
Oct 14, 2022
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Vaccination
Video: When to test for flu, COVID-19
COVID-19 positivity rates in some areas of the U.S. are as high as 25%–30%. Now influenza rates also are starting to rise. Experts at Mayo Clinic anticipate flu activity will continue to increase over the coming weeks and ...
Dec 28, 2021
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