As the U.S. 2020-2021 flu season rolls in to meet the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, health organizations all over the world are predicting increased illness attributed to the flu season reaching its peak as increased cases of COVID-19 are also expected. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tracks influenza related deaths but does …
With COVID-19 being the center of attention for 2020, as we enter the flu season, the fear of both viruses attacking at the same time is beyond scary for public health experts. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), explains that “As long as flu viruses are spreading and causing illnesses, vaccination …
As the U.S. 2019- 2020 flu season rises to the level of epidemic proportions, health organizations all over the world are reporting increased numbers of deaths attributed to the flu virus. Thirteen million flu cases have been reported thus far in the United States since this flu season began with 6600 flu-related deaths. The U.S. …
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This week is being observed as National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW). It is a public health awareness campaign “focused on highlighting the importance of influenza vaccination.” The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), explains that “As long as flu viruses are spreading and causing illnesses, vaccination should continue throughout the flu season …