Swine Flu Updates

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. Source: cdc.gov

An update from the Tribal CERC/Pandemic Influenza Course which is a day and half training course that offers a combination of influenza communication tabletop exercises and informative group discussions. Source: cdc.gov

An update from the Tribal CERC/Pandemic Influenza Course which is a day and half training course that offers a combination of influenza communication tabletop exercises and informative group discussions. Source: cdc.gov

Overall flu activity in the United States decreased again slightly during the week of January 10-16, 2010, as reported in FluView. Though flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, it is expected to continue for several more months. Source: cdc.gov

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) January 22, 2010 / Vol. 59, No. 2 Source: cdc.gov

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) January 22, 2010 / Vol. 59, No. 2 Source: cdc.gov

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) January 22, 2010 / Vol. 59(02);44-48 Source: cdc.gov

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) January 22, 2010 / Vol. 59(02);44-48 Source: cdc.gov

In an open letter to the American people, several health care provider and public health organizations encouraged Americans to get the H1N1 vaccine. This letter emphasizes that the H1N1 vaccine is safe, effective, and the best way to protect against 2009 H1N1 flu. Originally, 32 organizations signed on to this letter; however, since publication, several groups have joined this effort. Source: cdc.gov