This week’s #FluView shows seasonal flu activity is low. Nationally, the percent of specimens testing positive for influenza is at 0.4%. Read the full #FluView report:

New CDC commentary on a study of flu-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy (IANE) in U.S. children during 2023-2025 highlights gaps in understanding risk factors and treatments. IANE is a rare but severe neurologic complication of #flu. Read more:

People who are sick with #flu are most contagious during the first 3 days of their illness. #Flu illness can range from mild to severe and can lead to hospitalization. Check out CDC’s About Flu page to learn more about flu:

Take actions to prevent the spread of #flu at fairs this season. Wash your hands with soap and water after touching animals or places the animals stay, and don’t eat or drink in animal areas. Read CDC’s recommendations for preventing flu at fairs:

#NEW CDC spotlight summarizes global H5 bird flu cases in people, from January 2025 to July 2025. The risk to the U.S. public remains low. CDC continues to monitor the situation in the U.S. and globally:

Newly published CDC analysis in Nature Medicine found most U.S. H5N1 human infections had mild illness with 89% having eye redness and 41% respiratory symptoms. No person-to-person spread was detected. Risk to the public remains low. More:

This week’s #FluView shows seasonal flu activity is low. Nationally, the percent of specimens testing positive for influenza is at 0.4%. Read the full #FluView report:

Going to an agricultural fair? Avoid contact with pigs, cows, and poultry if you're at higher risk for serious flu complications. These animals can carry and spread influenza viruses. Do not eat or drink in animal barns and wash your hands after visiting.

Getting a #FluVax during pregnancy helps reduce the risk of serious #flu illness for both you and your baby. Expecting mothers should talk to their healthcare provider about getting a flu vaccine. More:

Wearing the correct personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator, eye protection, and outer garments, is essential to prevent H5N1 #birdflu. Find out more on how to select the right PPE for workers:

If you plan on attending an agricultural fair this summer or fall, take these precautions to help prevent the spread of flu between people and certain animals by washing your hands and avoiding contact with animals that appear sick. More:

This week’s #FluView shows seasonal flu activity is low. Nationally, the percent of specimens testing positive for influenza is at 0.6%. Read the full #FluView report:

Pregnant women in their 3rd trimester can get a #FluVax as early as July or August to help protect both mother and baby from #flu. Talk to your healthcare provider about the right flu vaccine decision for you. More:

The 2025-26 #flu vaccines will protect against 3 different seasonal influenza viruses that research suggests are most likely to spread during the upcoming season. Talk to your doctor about the best #FluVax decision to protect yourself this fall & winter:

Training workers on infection control practices is a way to reduce their exposure to H5N1 #birdflu. Read more about infection control and learn about other work practices that can help prevent H5N1 virus infection:

This week’s #FluView shows seasonal flu activity is low. Nationally, the percent of specimens testing positive for influenza is at 0.8%. Read the full #FluView report:

Where you work and what you do determines H5N1 #birdflu exposure level. Working on a farm with an H5N1 outbreak is an example of high exposure. Find out more about how you can protect your workers from exposure to H5N1 #birdflu viruses:

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If you're in your 3rd trimester of pregnancy, consider getting a #flu vaccine in July or August to help protect your baby from #flu after birth. Talk to your healthcare provider about flu vaccination. More:

While rare, #flu viruses can spread between certain animals, including cows, pigs and poultry, and people. CDC recommends preventive actions when around these and other animals, including avoiding contact with sick animals and washing your hands.