Cdc recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine by the end of october. There are several flu vaccine options for the 20182019 flu season. Flu viruses spread from person to person when people who are infected cough or sneeze. Flu is a disease of the bodys breathing system, including the nose, throat and lungs. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc cannot attest to the accuracy of a nonfederal website.
Aug 11, 2010 the h1n1 virus that caused that pandemic is now a regular human flu virus and continues to circulate seasonally worldwide. Sep 27, 2018 for more tips on the difference between a cold and the flu, visit this centers for disease control and prevention cdc. Stay informed about public health recommendations related to flu and other health threats by visiting the centers for disease control and prevention cdc website cdc. Cdc will continue to evaluate new information as it becomes available and will update or expand this guidance as needed. Everyday preventive actions that can help fight germs, like flu. Get a flu shot to protect your heart and your health when you have a chronic illness, you do everything you can to stay as healthy as you can, which includes getting a flu shot, says donnette. If you or your child gets sick with flulike illness, cdc recommends that you or your child stay home for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. Cdc estimates that so far this season there have been at least 6. National center for health statistics mortality surveillance. Cdc will continue to evaluate new information as it becomes available and will update or expand this guidance. Cdc urges you to take the following actions to protect yourself and others from flu. Prevention and control of influenza centers for disease control. Your goals as a teacher or caregiver are to do your best to.
Flu vaccination can reduce your chances of getting the flu, doctor visits, and missed work and school. In todays fluview update from the centers for disease control and prevention cdc, officials said flu activity is high and on the rise across much of the united states. Flu vaccine for the 20192020 season is now widely available. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent flu. Michael jhung, medical officer with cdcs influenza division. October december a yearly flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. This helps cdc know what viruses are spreading, where they are spreading, and what kind of illnesses they are causing. And early treatment is especially important for the elderly, the very young, people with certain chronic health conditions, and pregnant women. M ost young children are enrolled in early education and child care programs, and these programs can take steps to prevent and control inuenza. Influenza, one of the most common infectious diseases, is a highly contagious airborne disease that occurs in seasonal epidemics and manifests as an acute febrile illness with variable degrees of systemic symptoms, ranging from mild fatigue to respiratory failure and death.
Getting a flu shot each year is the best way to slow the spread of flu. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine yearly, preferably in the fall before the u. But know that, according to the cdcs flu testing guidelines, you don. Od morbidity and mortality get informed on drug overdose trends and demographics. Nov 07, 2019 the single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. The english language content on this website is being archived for historic and reference purposes only.
Download your free flu flu poster for prevention below as an 8 12 x 11 pdf. In general, all healthy people should get vaccinated. Cdc influenza centers for disease control and prevention. Cdc recommends a threestep approach to fighting flu. Flu influenza disease directory travelers health cdc. The flu is a type of germ called a virus that you breathe in. Pneumonia and influenza mortality surveillance from the national center for health statistics mortality surveillance system. Everyday preventive actions can help fight germs, like flu.
Our free flu prevention posters are just another service of safetybanners. According to the centers for disease control and prevention, hand washing is the most important way. The va and the centers for disease control and prevention cdc recommend that everyone age 6 months and older get a flu shot each year. The h1n1 virus that caused that pandemic is now a regular human flu virus and continues to circulate seasonally worldwide. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the cdc website.
Cdc recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. A doctors exam may be needed to tell whether you have developed the flu or a. Han archive centers for disease control and prevention. Although you cant thwart every illness, most of the time, doing things to prevent. More information about the 20192020 flu season and recommended vaccines is available. If you dont make an effort to prevent it, odds are that youll catch the flu this season for most of us it means a couple of weeks out of work or school, then life goes back to normal. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc suggest this threestep approach to prevent it. Cold and flu viruses may be spread by indirect contact. While there are many different flu viruses, a flu vaccine protects against the viruses that research suggests will be most common. The seasonal flu vaccine protects against the influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season. Cdc recommends everyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated every flu season. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease. How to help control the spread of flu public health.
This document provides general guidance to long term care facilities ltcf on preventing, detecting. The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and. For current, updated information on seasonal flu, including information about h1n1, see the cdc seasonal flu website. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. Oct 03, 2017 get a flu shot to protect your heart and your health when you have a chronic illness, you do everything you can to stay as healthy as you can, which includes getting a flu shot, says donnette smith, president of the heart disease support network, mended hearts. The fever should be gone without the use of a feverreducing medicine. The california department of public health cdph has developed influenza prevention guidelines specifically for longterm care facilities, based on recommendations from the centers for. Inactivated influenza vaccine centers for disease control. Dec 27, 2017 links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the cdc website. Cdc says take 3 actions to fight the flu montgomery college. People who have not gotten a flu vaccine for the current season and are traveling to parts of the world where influenza activity is ongoing should get a. Although you cant thwart every illness, most of the time, doing things to prevent common infections like the cold and flu is better than trying to cure them. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for it to take full effect.
Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly from person to person through droplets made when people with flu cough. Jan 04, 2018 the california department of public health cdph has developed influenza prevention guidelines specifically for longterm care facilities, based on recommendations from the centers for disease control and prevention cdc. Influenza, one of the most common infectious diseases, is a highly contagious airborne disease that occurs in seasonal epidemics and manifests as an acute febrile illness with variable degrees of. Q fever is a disease caused by the bacteria coxiella burnetii. Recommendations for prevention and control of influenza. May 14, 2018 cdc works tirelessly to protect americans and the global community from the threat of a future flu pandemic.
Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the centers for disease control and. This bacteria naturally infects some animals, such as goats, sheep, and cattle. Vaccination is recommended for all people older than six months. Sep 20, 2010 sep 20, 2010 cidrap news the us centers for disease control and prevention cdc recently issued new guidance for preventing flu in healthcare settings that reflects a years worth of new information about the 2009 h1n1 virus and recommends surgical masks rather than n95 respirators when providing routine care for flu patients.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, said benjamin franklin. Flu activity is currently low in the united states, but is expected to increase in the coming weeks, making now a great time to prepare. Recommendations for the prevention and control of influenza. For more tips on the difference between a cold and the flu, visit this centers for disease control and prevention cdc. Recommendations for prevention and control of influenza outbreaks in long term care facilities. The va and the centers for disease control and prevention cdc recommend that everyone age 6 months and older. The english language content on this website is being archived for. Additional information on influenza prevention, treatment, and control can be found on seasonal influenza flu web site.
Cdc works with domestic and global public health and animal health partners to monitor human and animal influenza viruses. Ten more children have died of flu, and outpatient visits for the virus spiked for the third consecutive week, according to new data from the centers for disease control and prevention cdc. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the centers for disease control and prevention or the department of health and human services. Everyone 6 months or older should get an annual flu vaccine by the end of october, if possible, or as soon as possible after october. The cdc now recommends that, in addition to other high risk groups, all healthy children. Cdc recommends a threestep approach to fighting influenza flu. Cdc 2009 h1n1 flu centers for disease control and prevention. Us department of health and human services centers for disease control and prevention mmwr august 26, 2016 vol. These recommendations are for longterm healthcare facilities licensed by the california department of public health. Flu print materials includes posters, flyers, matte articles and vaccine information statements. Over the course of flu season, cdc studies samples of circulating flu viruses to evaluate how close a match there is between viruses used to make the flu vaccine and circulating flu viruses.
Good health habits for preventing seasonal flu cdc. Tom frieden, former director of the centers for disease control and prevention, told cbs this morning that while weve known for some time this seasons flu strain could be hard on vulnerable. Studies show you are most contagious and likely to spread flu virus to others for at least 5 days after your first. Va brochures and fact sheets that provide information on seasonal flu, pandemic flu, hand hygiene and related topics apply for and manage the va benefits and services youve earned as a veteran, servicemember, or family memberlike health care, disability, education, and more. Linking to a nonfederal website does not constitute an endorsement by cdc or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. The first and most important step is to get a flu vaccination each year. Prevention its next to impossible to completely avoid cold or flu viruses, but prevention is simple. This document provides general guidance to long term care facilities ltcf on.
Also, everyday preventive actions may offer some protection against. Cdc estimates that between 6,000 and 26,000 children younger than 5 years have been hospitalized each year in the united states because of influenza. The cdc on flu prevention only influenza virus types a, b, and c cause the flu. Getting the flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available each year is best. Texas department of state health services, influenza flu. Prevention strategies for seasonal influenza in healthcare. Because flu spreads easily from person to person, stay home when you are sick. This flyer contains information about everyday preventive actions. Take everyday preventive actions that may slow the spread of germs that cause respiratory nose, throat, and lungs illnesses, like flu. Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory disease caused by different strains of viruses. In new england, the yearly flu season usually begins in the fall and lasts through march. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first. Cdc finalizes flu prevention guidance for health settings.
This blog is adapted from a blog originally posted on public health matters november 20, 20, by dr. Sep 20, 2010 cidrap news the us centers for disease control and prevention cdc recently issued new guidance for preventing flu in healthcare settings that reflects a years worth of. Org, americas largest producer of industrial safety banners and posters. The cdc now recommends that, in addition to other high risk groups, all healthy children get a flu vaccination. Cdcs seasonal flu vaccination campaign materials are available to assist. Adults may be able to infect others 1 day before getting symptoms and as long as 5 days after getting sick.
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