Are flu and COVID high now? Here's how the season has started Levels of both the flu and COVID viruses are still low across much of the country, the CDC says. Dec 3, 2024 When should you get the flu shot? A doctor weighs in on best timing, options. ...
Erielle Reshef shares the latest on the recent spike in flu cases. February 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM 23 states with high or very high for respiratory illness activity levels: CDC The CDC says flu activity is elevated nationwide as this is now classified as a high severity flu season. February...
Flu Season: CDC Warns Of Low Vaccination Rates January 17, 2025 With flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccination rates lagging across the U.S., the CDC is warning that it’s not too late for vulnerable populations - like older adults and young children - to protect themselves this winter. Now ...
CDC reports 16 million cases of flu this season There have also been about 190,000 hospitalizations and 8,300 deaths from flu across the country so far this season, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
When is the 2024-2025 flu season expected to peak in the US? In the United States, the flu season typically begins in October, with activity peaking between December and February, and can extend into May. As of December 30, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) repor...
This season'sinfluenza vaccinemay have been a poor match to a strain of the flu virus that caused many infections this winter, early data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests. The CDC's latest data come as much of the U.S. is finally seeing signs of a slo...
Learn more from the CDC When is flu season? Flu season can be unpredictable and likes to keep us on our toes. It usually starts in early fall, around October, and continues into spring; however, it has lasted into May during some particularly stubborn years. The months of December throug...
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...
Did you know the CDC says you can get more than one vaccine at the same time? Stay up to date with your COVID-19, pneumococcal (pneumonia), shingles and other shots. Schedule now › Other vaccines › Stay well all season Under the weather and not sure if you have the flu or CO...
How bad will this year's flu season be? Here's what you need to know about this year's flu shot, flu symptoms, and flu treatment.