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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.

This week’s #FluView shows seasonal flu activity is low. Nationally, the percent of specimens testing positive for influenza is at 0.9%. Read the full #FluView report:

As the U.S. fair season approaches, remember that influenza viruses can spread between certain animals, including cows, pigs and poultry, and people. CDC recommends precautions to help prevent the spread of flu between animals and people:

#DYK: Many different animals can carry or be infected with #flu viruses. Learn more about the different subtypes of #flu that spread in animals and people:

To reduce workers’ exposure to H5N1 #birdflu, employers should develop a health and safety plan. This involves conducting hazard assessments and implementing controls to reduce exposure. Learn more:

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:

#HCPs: #flu vaccines reduced the risk of flu-related outpatient visits & hospitalizations across all age groups. More on this season’s interim #FluVax effectiveness:

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:

Flu antiviral medications work best when started early. If you’re at higher risk of serious #flu illness, ask your healthcare provider about treatment as soon as symptoms begin. Learn more:

Adults who got a #FluVax this season were less likely to have flu-related doctors’ visits and hospitalizations compared to adults not vaccinated against flu. Learn more about the 2024-2025 interim flu vaccine effectiveness estimates:

Study finds 32% of children who were at high risk of severe flu & tested positive for flu during an ED visit were prescribed a flu antiviral. Authors conclude strategies are needed to increase antiviral use for children at higher risk for severe flu.

Learn how CDC's real-time #flu forecasts performed during the 2023–24 season. FluSight stood out as one of the most reliable models for tracking flu trends:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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: