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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Apr 29

    The latest CDC report indicates that the 2018-2019 is winding down. For the first time in 22 weeks, the level of flu-like illness in the U.S. is below the national baseline.

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  2. 16 hours ago

    CDC Influenza Division Director Daniel Jernigan has been named a finalist for this year’s Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Science and Environment Medal. Learn more about Dr. Jernigan’s contribution to global public health; visit

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  3. May 8

    CDC reports new total of 101 pediatric deaths during the 2018-19 season. Here’s what parents need to know:

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  4. May 8

    : Did you know a new H1N1 flu virus emerged in 2009 to cause the first global influenza pandemic in more than 40 years? Read more about past pandemics:

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  5. Retweeted
    May 7

    The flu pandemic showed us the threat of pandemic is real. Read our updated guidelines on how to prepare now to protect your community

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  6. May 7

    The 2018-2019 has been less severe than last season, however, CDC still estimates that as many as 637,000 people had been hospitalized from and 59,600 people had died as of 4/27. Learn more: .

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  7. May 7

    What are flu ? They are drugs that can be used to treat flu illness and can lessen fever and flu symptoms and shorten the time you are sick by about one day. may also prevent serious flu complications. Learn more:

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  8. May 7

    Congrats Dr. Daniel Jernigan! 's Division Director has been named a finalist for this year’s Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Science and Environment Medal for his contribution to global public health:

    Daniel Jernigan, M.D., from , improved our country’s ability to identify, prepare for and respond to disease outbreaks and flu pandemics, serving as lead responder for dozens of crisis events involving Anthrax, Ebola, SARS, West Nile Virus and more.
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  9. May 7

    It’s a good idea to always practice these healthy habits: .

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  10. May 7

    Q: Can I get sick with flu, even when is over? A: viruses circulate year-round, though at low levels in the summer in the U.S. So yes, while it's possible to get sick with flu even when overall flu activity is low, it is much less likely than during flu season.

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  11. May 6

    Less disease and a flu program in every country by 2030, says:

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  12. May 6

    CDC released updated immunizations schedules for 2019. , you can look here for the latest information on and other vaccines:

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  13. May 6

    is winding down, but 3 states are still reporting widespread flu activity. CDC recommends prompt treatment for people who are very sick and those who are at high risk of developing serious flu complications:

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  14. Retweeted
    Apr 25

    The pandemic showed that pandemic flu is a real health threat, but protecting your community doesn’t have to be hard. CDC has updated guidelines for community actions to fight pandemic flu at

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  15. May 3

    However, flu viruses are still spreading at low levels. Flu patients who are very sick or at high risk of serious flu complications should be treated early with antiviral drugs:

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  16. May 3

    The latest CDC report shows that flu activity continues to fall as the 2018-2019 winds down.

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  17. May 3

    : While seasonal flu happens each year, flu rarely happens – only 4 pandemics have occurred in the past 100 years. Learn more about the differences between seasonal and pandemic here:

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  18. May 2

    Wonder what it's like to investigate a novel outbreak? Dr. Dan Jernigan, Director of CDC's Flu Division, shares his story from the pandemic: …

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  19. Retweeted
    May 1

    Have you updated your pandemic plans since the flu pandemic? Find pandemic flu planning resources and tools at

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  20. May 2

    viruses pose one of the world’s greatest public health challenges. Here’s how CDC responds to novel flu outbreaks:

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  21. May 1

    CDC estimates that as of April 20, as many as 630,000 people have been hospitalized and 59,500 people have died from during the 2018-2019 . How does CDC estimate these numbers? Find out here:

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