CDC Influenza News and Highlights

CDC Influenza News and Highlights



2014 NFID Influenza/ Pneumococcal News Conference

2014 NFID Influenza/ Pneumococcal News Conference Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, led by example and got his flu vaccination at the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases news conference. Public health officials and medical experts encourage everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated to protect themselves and those around them against influenza. Learn More!

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Seasonal Influenza Vaccine & Total Doses Distributed This table reflects the cumulative weekly total number of seasonal influenza vaccine doses distributed in the US as reported to CDC by influenza vaccine manufacturers and selected distributors. Week Total Doses Distributed 9/12/2014 ≈ 54.8 million doses 9/05/2014 ≈ 40.8 million doses 8/29/2014 ≈ 33.8 million doses

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