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June 25, 2024 This message includes updates on respiratory viruses from CDC. |
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H5N1 Bird Flu: What CDC Is DoingCDC continues to respond to the public health challenge posed by a multistate outbreak of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, or “H5N1 bird flu ,” in dairy cows and other animals in the United States. To date, there have been three human cases associated with the ongoing H5N1 bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows. Based on the information available at this time, CDC believes that the overall risk to the general public posed by this virus remains low; however, people who have exposure to infected birds or animals are at greater risk and should take precautions. |
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Respiratory Virus SnapshotThe Respiratory Virus Weekly Snapshot provides an update on how COVID-19, influenza, and RSV may be spreading nationally and in your state. Check back every Friday for the latest data.
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Defining Long COVIDLong COVID is a serious public health concern that affects millions of people across the United States. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released two reports this month helping to further define Long COVID and examining the effects of the chronic condition on function and disability.
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COVID-19, Flu, and RSV Vaccine RecommendationsCDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) holds three regular meetings each year to review scientific data and vote on vaccine recommendations. Meetings are open to the public and available online via live webcast. COVID-19, flu, RSV, and other vaccine recommendations will be discussed at the June 26-28, 2024 meeting.
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