Situation Update
Flu Activity: According to the May 2-May 8, 2010 FluView, flu activity in the United States declined again from the previous week. Flu activity is low nationwide with only a small number of influenza viruses being reported, most of which were 2009 H1N1. Flu is unpredictable, but sporadic cases of flu, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, will likely continue to occur throughout the spring and summer in the United States. Internationally, 2009 H1N1 viruses are still circulating, including in the Southern Hemisphere, which is entering its flu season. For more information, please see the international situation update.
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Vaccination: CDC recommends influenza vaccination as the first and most important step in protecting against the flu. Because sporadic cases of 2009 H1N1 continue to be detected in the United States and 2009 H1N1 viruses are being reported in other parts of the world, CDC continues to encourage 2009 H1N1 vaccination for anyone who wants to protect themselves against 2009 H1N1. Also, it’s possible that the United States could experience early 2009 H1N1 flu activity next season, before seasonal flu vaccine is available. Getting vaccinated against 2009 H1N1 at this time might be especially important for people who are traveling to areas where 2009 H1N1 is occurring, and/or for people who are at higher risk of flu-related complications, but have not yet gotten a 2009 H1N1 vaccine. This includes young children and people 65 years and older. In addition, certain health conditions increase the risk of being hospitalized from 2009 H1N1, including lung disease, like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, heart, or neurologic disease, and pregnancy…. [more info ... http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ ]
