It's National Influenza Vaccination Week (#NIVW) – a great time to remind you that a flu vaccine is the best defense against flu's worst symptoms. There's still time to talk to a doctor or learn more at bit.ly/3YTMkLu #FightFlu CDC

CDC estimates #flu has caused at least 770,000 illnesses, 350,000 medical visits, and 9,900 hospitalizations so far this season. There’s still time to benefit from a #FluVax this season. Full report here: bit.ly/3D6Ep5q

It’s the new year! But there’s still time to get your child a #flu vaccine to help protect them from flu’s wildest symptoms if they get sick. Talk to their doctor about flu vaccines and flu antiviral treatment and #FightFlu. Learn more at bit.ly/3DjTErB

CDC issues Health Alert Network (HAN) Advisory to notify clinicians, public health officials, and potential travelers about a measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico and offer guidance for prevention and monitoring. As of March 7, 2025, Texas and New Mexico have reported 208

Health alert from CDC cdc.gov/han/2025/han00…

Today, FDA made recommendations to vaccine manufacturers for the strains to be used in flu vaccines for the 2025-2026 U.S. flu season following a thorough and comprehensive review of U.S. and global surveillance data. fda.gov/vaccines-blood…

Health departments: An ongoing dengue epidemic in Puerto Rico is part of an ongoing global wave of dengue that has lasted more than a year. Find out more about CDC’s recommendations for case investigations and testing for dengue. bit.ly/4bY8Ho2

1/ DSHS continues to track the measles outbreak in the South Plains and Panhandle. As of today, 505 cases have been identified since late January. There have been two fatalities in school-aged children who lived in the outbreak area.

New resources for communities with measles outbreaks (Screen capture of the update below). Great insights from our colleagues and the communities in TX. CDC Texas DSHS cdc.gov/measles/data-r… #measles #publichealth

In 2024-25, RSV hospitalization rates in infants <3 mo. were 45-52% lower than 2018-2020. New/expecting parents should discuss RSV vaccines/antibodies w/their providers. Increased use of prevention products could protect even more babies in future seasons bit.ly/42Z59hd

This week’s #FluView includes 10 deaths in children from seasonal flu-related causes reported to CDC for the week ending May 3, 2025, bringing the total number of such reports for the 2024-2025 season to 226 pediatric deaths. Full #FluView here: bit.ly/4dkrGtJ

Congratulations to our 2025 Distinguished Partner Award winner: Demetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH, Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). This award recognizes an individual who makes significant contributions to #CSTE. #CSTE2025 (2/4)

Aspen Ideas: Health 2025 begins TODAY! 🌟 Select sessions will be livestreamed from June 22-25. ➡️ Swipe to see the schedule and tune in each day for engaging conversation on the future of health. Watch via this link: aspenideas.org/articles/how-t… #aspenideashealth

Grateful for the opportunity to talk #birdflu at #aspenideashealth. Great discussion and questions from people who see the great value of #publichealth to personal and community heath as well as our national security. Check out the recording. aspenideas.org/sessions/expla…

.Aspen Ideas Health -- Explainer: Where is Bird Flu Headed John Torres, Demetre Daskalakis #h5n1 bit.ly/4elC2Ks

While rare, #flu viruses can spread between certain animals, including cows, pigs and poultry, and people. CDC recommends preventive actions when around these and other animals, including avoiding contact with sick animals and washing your hands. tinyurl.com/4sxfzj65

Stay updated on infectious diseases in your community! The CDC’s Wastewater Program provides weekly updates on COVID-19, flu, and RSV levels through wastewater testing. Check the latest data for your area at cdc.gov/wastewater

Check out the measles outbreak simulator. Awesome collaboration between the CDC #measles response and CDC #CFA. cdcposit.cdc.gov/measles-simula… Great tool for communicating how the measles response toolkit including #vaccine and other #publichealth interventions can be used to

We at CDC are heartbroken by today’s attack on our Roybal Campus, which remains on lockdown as authorities investigate the shooting. A courageous local law enforcement officer gave his life, and another was injured, after a gunman opened fire on at least four CDC buildings.