Posts by Bryan Kaye
Flu Vaccine Q&A: Flu Vaccine Effectiveness
You might think the annual flu vaccine doesn’t work because of the flu vaccine effectiveness percentage. During the 2019-2020 flu season, that number was 39%. But that doesn’t mean it was only 39% effective… Flu vaccine effectiveness is an average of how many vaccinated people go to the doctor for flu treatment compared to unvaccinated.…
Read MoreThe Basics of Flu Prevention
Flu season comes around every year, and every year it causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and tens of thousands of deaths. So what can you do to help protect yourself, your family, and your community from flu? Follow these easy steps: 1. Get an Annual Flu Vaccine Annual flu vaccination is…
Read MoreFlu Surveillance in the U.S.
Flu activity in the U.S. is tracked through collaborative efforts between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and partners including public health and clinical laboratories, healthcare providers, state, local, and territorial health departments, clinics, emergency departments, and vital statistics offices. The following five systems are used to monitor flu activity in the United…
Read MoreWhat Are the Different Types of Influenza Viruses?
Some people may think influenza (flu) is just a standard virus that comes around every year. But there are actually four different types of flu viruses, including A, B, C, and D. Influenza A: Influenza A viruses can be found in many different animals, including birds and mammals, as well as humans. These viruses are…
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