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If you are exposed to poultry or cattle potentially infected with #H5N1 #birdflu, you should avoid unprotected, direct physical contact with: -Sick or dead animals -Feces or litter -Surfaces contaminated w/ animal excretions More steps you can take: bit.ly/4aLr7qD
CDC estimates #flu has caused at least 34 million illnesses, 380,000 hospitalizations, & 24,000 deaths this season. Seek medical care right away if you might have flu & are at higher risk of severe illness. Full #fluView report: bit.ly/2AJe9L4
This week’s #FluView reports 6 more flu-related deaths in children this season. The total number of pediatric flu deaths reported to CDC so far this season is now 148. Full #FluView here: bit.ly/3ZVOyJp
CDC recently expanded its recommendations for worker protection from #H5N1 bird flu to include measures for slaughterhouse workers. Discover more on how workers potentially exposed to #birdflu viruses can protect themself: bit.ly/4aLr7qD
This week’s #FluView shows seasonal flu activity continues to decline in most of the country. Nationally, outpatient respiratory illness is below baseline at 2.3%. Read the full #FluView report: bit.ly/3ZVOyJp
CDC’s #H5N1 #birdflu technical report has been updated to include recent info including on a multi-state outbreak among U.S. dairy cattle. The overall risk to the health of the general public has not changed and remains low. Read the full report: bit.ly/3xQYHx8
Veterinarians: #birdflu has infected some barn cats in the U.S. amid a multi-state outbreak in dairy cows. CDC’s recommendations for veterinarians working with potentially infected cats can be found here: bit.ly/44casu9
#DYK? Infants can’t get a flu shot until 6 months old. However, if their mom gets a #FluVax during pregnancy, the baby can also be protected against flu for the first several months after birth. Discover more about flu vaccination during pregnancy: bit.ly/2PbvS4p #NIIW
Are you pregnant? A #FluVax can protect you and your baby. Talk to your health care provider about the vaccines you will need during this time. More about flu and pregnancy: bit.ly/2PbvS4p #GetVax #VWA #FightFlu
Hearing about #H5N1 bird flu in dairy cows? CDC continues to respond to this public health challenge and is working with @USDA_APHIS, @FDA, state public health & animal health officials. Read the latest: bit.ly/4debKbQ
If you work with farm animals thought to be infected with #H5N1, CDC recommends you wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and wash your hands after handling their litter, feces, or milk. More on how to protect yourself from #birdflu: bit.ly/4aLr7qD
CDC is using existing flu surveillance systems to help monitor for unusual #flu activity in people, especially in states affected by #H5N1 bird flu in cattle & birds. No signs of unusual activity in people have been detected at this time. Weekly snapshot: bit.ly/4d4zNKm
Help your loved ones stay healthy by encouraging them to get a #FluVax each year. It can help reduce flu illnesses, visits to doctor’s offices, and missed work and school days. Discover more: bit.ly/2vI4FNs #GetVax #VWA #FightFlu
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CDC is working with @USDA_APHIS and state and local partners to monitor for potential A(H5N1) #birdflu infections in people. Learn more about what CDC is doing: bit.ly/3UtexH2
Hearing about #H5N1 bird flu? While CDC believes the risk to the general public remains low, there are recommended precautions for people with certain work/recreational exposures to birds or dairy cattle. More on how to protect yourself from #birdflu: bit.ly/4aLr7qD
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CDC estimates #flu has caused at least 33 million illnesses, 370,000 hospitalizations, & 24,000 deaths this season. Seek medical care right away if you might have flu & are at higher risk of severe illness. Full #fluView report: bit.ly/2AJe9L4
This week’s #FluView reports 4 more flu-related deaths in children this season. The total number of pediatric flu deaths reported to CDC so far this season is now 142. Full #FluView here: bit.ly/3ZVOyJp
This week’s #FluView shows flu activity continues to decline in most of the country. Nationally, outpatient respiratory illness is below baseline at 2.5%. Read the full #FluView report: bit.ly/3ZVOyJp
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Recent CDC studies show that the flu vaccine reduced the risk by 40-60% among the overall population during flu seasons. There are several benefits to getting the flu shot, no matter the time of the year. To learn more about the benefits, visit: cdc.gov/flu/vaccines-w…
A study led by @CDCFlu, @TexasChildrens, and @bcmhouston found infants <6 months born to mothers who received a flu vaccine during pregnancy were 40% less likely to be hospitalized with flu and 20% less likely to visit an ED. ja.ma/49o7hAU
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Facts: The flu vaccine can ✔️ Keep you from getting the flu ✔️ Make the flu less severe if you do get it ✔️ Keep you from spreading flu to your coworkers, family and other people Learn how to #FightFlu and keep workers safe: osha.gov/seasonal-flu @CDCFlu
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