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  1. Aug 20

    People with weakened immune systems attending should avoid pigs and pig settings.

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  2. Aug 20

    Going to a fair this weekend? Take action to prevent spread of between pigs and ppl. Learn how:

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  3. Aug 19

    Seven more ppl infected with variant viruses; all 7 ppl reported exposure to pigs at fairs.

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  4. Aug 19

    : can't cause flu infection, but it can cause some side effects that are usually mild.

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  5. Aug 17

    I'm making sure my family is up to date on our vaccines. Make sure yours is too.

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  6. Aug 17

    While can make anyone sick, some ppl are at a high risk of serious flu complications. For more info, visit:

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  7. Aug 16

    Take a three-step approach to : , take everyday preventive actions, & use of antivirals drugs if prescribed.

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  8. Aug 12

    All four patients visited fairs and had exposure to pigs. For more info on how to stay safe at the fair, visit:

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  9. Aug 12

    Four people--Ohio (2) & Michigan (2) have been infected with Influenza A (H3N2) viruses that normally spread in swine not people.

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  10. Aug 12

    Four human infections w/ viruses that normally circulate in pigs were reported by CDC this week.

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  11. Aug 12

    : Pregnant women are more likely to become severely ill with the than women who are not pregnant.

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  12. Aug 8

    Getting a flu shot is the best way a pregnant woman can protect herself and her baby from flu. Studies show that...

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  13. Aug 10

    For a list of age factors & medical conditions that put someone at increased risk of complications, see

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  14. Aug 9

    Past data indicate that among children 6 mo & older, 80 to 85% of related deaths occurred in children who had not received a .

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  15. Aug 5

    : It takes about 2 weeks after the for your body to develop antibodies against the virus.

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  16. Aug 3

    To learn more about this study read the spotlight article here:

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  17. Aug 3

    New study published on & how it reduced risk of flu hospitalization in older adults. Read the study here:

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  18. Aug 3

    New CDC study finds adults 50 and older who got a reduced their risk of hospitalization by 57% during that season.

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  19. Aug 3

    A person's immune response from the declines over time. Annual vaccination is the best way to protext yourself from the .

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  20. Aug 2

    Download App for reports on your smart devices.

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