CDC News and Highlights (Influenza): FluVaxView Interactive, #VaxWithMe Social Media Campaign

View the Latest Influenza Information From This Week. Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Influenza (Flu) www.cdc.gov/flu  Saving Lives. Protecting People. TM CDC Influenza News and Highlights May 15, 2015 What's New? Situation Update: Summary of Weekly FluView FluView - Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report CDC's #VaxWithMe Social Media Campaign Interactive Timeline Weekly Influenza Surveillance Flu activity continues to decline and is below national baseline levels. However, activity remains elevated in parts of the northeast. While most flu activity occurs from October to May in the United States, flu viruses are detected year-round, including at lower levels during the spring and summer months. H3N2 viruses predominated earlier in the season, however, influenza B viruses have been more common in recent weeks. This season has been severe for people 65 years and older, with very high hospitalization rates being recorded. Influenza antiviral drugs can treat flu illness. CDC recommends these drugs be used to treat people who are very sick or who are at high risk of serious flu-related complications who have flu symptoms. Early antiviral treatment works best. Learn More!   Influenza-Related Questions & Answers The Flu: What to Do if You Get Sick Seasonal Influenza Q&A Influenza Vaccination Information for Health Care Workers More Q&As     Fall 2014: CDC's #VaxWithMe Social Media Campaign CDC's #VaxWithMe campaign encourages individuals to share photos and videos of themselves (tagged #VaxWithMe) during or after getting their flu vaccination. In 2014-15, the #VaxWithMe digital campaign, part of the CDC’s National Flu Vaccination Campaign, gained visibility when 22 partners created and promoted content on their social media channels. Learn More!   CDC’s #VaxWithMe Selfie Social Media Campaign: The Viral Spread of Flu (Messages) The #VaxWithMe campaign seeks to drive visibility of flu vaccination, spark engagement around the importance of vaccination, and ultimately, generate a movement that encourages more people to get their flu vaccination every year. Between September 2014 and April 2015, 552 participants used the #vaxwithme hashtag 827 times, generating 18.4 million impressions. Learn More!   Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases The CDC has reached 1 million email subscribers. Thank you for your support. Modify/Update Subscriber Preferences or Unsubscribe | Learn about CDC Updates Questions or problems? Please contact support@govdelivery.com. This email was sent to rssproject471@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • 1600 Clifton Rd • Atlanta, GA 30333 • 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)

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