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CDC: Flu Vaccine Protected Millions Last Season; Vaccine Coverage Remains Low
Flu activity beginning to increase; CDC urges ongoing vaccination efforts
December 9, 2016 — CDC reported today that flu vaccination prevented an estimated 5 million flu-associated illnesses and 71,000 flu hospitalizations last season yet only about two out of five people in the United States reported getting a flu vaccine this season as of early November. This information was released as the agency marks the 11th National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), an event to encourage ongoing flu vaccination into the holidays and beyond.
CDC: Flu Vaccine Protected Millions Last Season; Vaccine Coverage Remains Low
FluVaxView Influenza Vaccine Early Coverage Reports
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Seasonal Influenza News & Updates
- Estimated Influenza Illnesses, Medical Visits, Hospitalizations, and Deaths Averted by Vaccination in the United States
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More Information
During NIVW, we are encouraging partners to write a post on their blog on the importance of flu vaccination. Checkout participating blogs below:
- Public Health Matters: My Daughter Died From a Vaccine Preventable Disease
- National Foundation for Infectious Diseases: NIVW Flu Blog Posts
- Voices for Vaccines: Remembering Ashley-An Influenza Story
- American Geriatrics Society: A Flu Shot is The Best Shot at Prevention for People 65 and Older
- VeryWell.com: Why Do Caregivers Need Flu Vaccines
- What to Expect: The One Thing That May Be Missing From Your Pregnancy Checklist
- Huffington Post: A Few Word About Flu
