Influenza (Flu) | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WEBEverything you need to know about flu viruses and flu illness, including symptoms, treatment and prevention.
Vaccination Trends | Respiratory Illnesses | CDC
WEB1 day ago · The RSV vaccine can prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms but may be especially serious for infants and older adults. CDC recommends a single dose of RSV vaccine for all adults …
Understanding Flu Viruses | CDC - Centers for Disease Control …
WEBDec 2, 2022 · There are two main types of human flu viruses: types A and B. The flu A and B viruses that routinely spread in people are responsible for seasonal flu epidemics each year. Flu A viruses can be broken down into sub-types depending on the genes that make up the surface proteins.
Types of Influenza Viruses | CDC
WEBMar 30, 2023 · This graphic shows the two types of influenza viruses (A and B) that cause most human illness and that are responsible for flu seasons each year. Influenza A viruses are further classified into subtypes, while influenza B viruses are further classified into two lineages: B/Yamagata and B/Victoria.
Weekly Flu Vaccination Dashboard | FluVaxView | CDC
WEBAbout. The Weekly Influenza (Flu) Vaccination Dashboard is designed to share preliminary weekly flu vaccination data, including coverage estimates, using a variety of data sources including surveys, healthcare claims, and electronic medical records. The Dashboard will be updated regularly throughout each flu season as new data become available.
About Flu | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WEB5 days ago · Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update September 13, 2024
WEBSeptember 13, 2024 – CDC continues to respond to the public health challenge posed by a multistate outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus, or "H5N1 bird flu," in dairy cows, poultry and other animals in the United States. CDC is working in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA ...
Key Facts About Influenza (Flu) | CDC
WEBMar 22, 2024 · Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.
Flu Symptoms & Complications | CDC
WEBOct 3, 2022 · Flu Symptoms. Flu can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly. People who have flu often feel some or all of these signs and symptoms: fever* or feeling feverish/chills. cough. sore throat. runny or …
To prevent supercharged flu virus, CDC pushes seasonal flu ... - CNN
WEBJul 30, 2024 · CNN —. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday a $5 million initiative to offer seasonal flu vaccines to livestock workers in order to reduce the public health ...