A US CDC study found that children are most likely to get sick from flu and that people 65 and older are least likely to get sick from influenza. Median incidence values (or attack rate) by age group were 9.3% for children 0-17 years, 8.8% for...
According to the CDC, mainly antigenic shifts over about 20 years led to the development of novel H1N1 flu virus. A diagram that illustrates both antigenic shift and drift (see Figure 2) and features influenza A types H1N1 and bird flu (H5N1), but almost every influenza A viral strain can...
This article provides information on a Centers for Disease Control proposal for stricter influenza guidelines. The proposal would require airlines and cruise lines to report to federal health officials any passengers with symptoms of the disease. The expanded quarantine guidelines enables the advance ...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that most people should be vaccinated yearly, especially those at a greater risk of developing complications from the flu. If you’re over 65 years or suffer from chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, or cardiovascular illness, getting...
You should not get the nasal spray flu vaccine if you are in contact with people who have a severely weakened immune system. If you are moderately to severely ill, your doctor may recommend waiting to get the shot until after you recover. The CDC says you can still get the vaccine if ...
For example, with COVID-19, it's important to followCDC guidelines, which include isolating for at least five days -- or longer if symptoms don't improve -- and wearing a mask around others. Additionally, they can be prescribed Paxlovid if they are at risk of severe illness. ...
This year's new"community snapshot"is the CDC's latest attempt to repackage its data in one place for Americans deciding when to take extraprecautionsrecommended in itsguidelines, like masking ortesting, going into the fall and winter.
Current guidelines call for annual flu vaccinations for everyone 6 months of age and older. How effective the vaccines are each year depends on how well they match the circulating virus, the CDC said. Preliminary estimates show last season people who were vaccinated against the flu were 40%-70...
ICYDK, the exact time flu season starts changes slightly by a few weeks every year. Some cases begin popping up around October, but the peak is usually from December to February, according to the CDC. And if you’re wondering just how common it is, influenza was associated with nine ...
However, the current RSV shot is approved for those ages 60 and up, according to CDC guidelines. In case you didn't know, RSV results in cold-like symptoms and can lead to hospitalization in severe cases. It's typically more dangerous for older adults, infants, and those who are ...