How effective is the flu vaccine amid California ‘quad-demic’? Is it too late to get shots?
The flu vaccine is generally about 40% effective at completely preventing influenza, according to Blumberg. The flu vaccine ...
Where is flu surging in the US? Some hospitals are overwhelmed in states with high rates
Flu has surged to high levels across the US, straining hospitals. Experts discuss 2024-25 flu season trends, symptoms to ...
Flu season is here. Here’s what you can do about it.
More Americans are getting infected with seasonal influenza and seeking care, a regular occurrence this time of year.
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Flu Levels Are "Very High" and "High" in 41 States After Holiday Surge
The true effects of holiday gatherings are coming to light, and it's not pretty. COVID infections and COVID-related emergency ...
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Flu season in U.S. now in full swing, CDC says
NEW YORK — The U.S. flu season is underway, with cases surging across much of the country, health officials said Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted sharp increases in several ...
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CDC: Flu Activity Is High. Here’s How To Track It
The CDC estimates that there have been at least 9.1 million illnesses, with 110,000 hospitalizations for adults. It’s also ...
Flu activity is high and expected to remain so for several weeks, CDC says
Seasonal flu tends to spike from December to February. People who become infected tend to get a sore throat, cough, runny ...
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The mutations likely developed post-infection, the agency said
“It’s not great. It’s not great news,” Hensley told STAT. The CDC reported its scientists had compared viruses collected from the unidentified Louisiana patient to one from infected ...
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CDC reports 1,500 deaths from the flu so far this season, Columbus health department recommends getting vaccinated
(WRBL) — This year, health care professionals recommend adding getting a flu vaccine to your New Year’s resolutions as flu activity peaks between December and February. CDC reports say there ...