A summary of CDC estimates of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States from April 2009 – January 16, 2010, which has been updated to include a new graphics section. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates) [...more]
During week 7 (February 14-20, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S. 185 (4.4%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza. [...more]
The CDC estimates that 57 million Americans -- about a fifth of the population -- have come down with H1N1 swine flu. The death toll is about 11,700. [...more]
A mumps outbreak in New York and New Jersey has tripled the annual incidence observed since introduction of the MMR vaccine more than 40 years ago, according to a report from the CDC. [...more]
During week 3 (January 17-23, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels this week in the U.S. 164 (4.6%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza. [...more]
An electron micrograph of swine flu . (CDC image) … However, he says that the 1918 hemagglutinin does not appear to be very different from other flu strains. Other researchers are trying to improve predictions about which types of ... [...more]
This document provides a suggested step-by-step approach to communicating pediatric-related information on pandemic influenza at the community level. The document goal is to provide community planners "talking points" for discussions on a coordinated approach to communication in their community [...more]
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the swine influenza. [...more]
During week 2 (January 10-16, 2010), influenza activity decreased slightly in the U.S. 120 (3.7%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza. [...more]
As 2009 ended, an estimated 55 million Americans had been infected with the H1N1 pandemic flu and roughly one in five Americans had been vaccinated against the disease, the CDC said. [...more]
