What's New on this Site

This page lists updates to fact sheets, questions & answers, and other content on this site. For press releases, health advisories, and other news related to seasonal flu, see News & Highlights.

Date	New & Updated
January 6, 2008	National Influenza Vaccination Week Added a link to the Michigan activity titled "Flu Posters"
January 5, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - FluView
January 5, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Flu Activity & Surveillance
January 5, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending December 27, 2008 (Week 52)
December 29, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - FluView
December 29, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Flu Activity & Surveillance
December 29, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending December 20, 2008 (Week 51)
December 22, 2008	Seasonal Flu Homepage Changed the homepage blurb to Seasonal Flu Flu activity is increasing. A flu vaccine now can still protect you against the flu this season. Get vaccinated!
December 19, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - FluView
December 19, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Flu Activity & Surveillance
December 19, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending December 13, 2008 (Week 50)
December 19, 2008	Interim Recommendations for the Use of Influenza Antiviral Medications Created new page
December 19, 2008	NEW! Seasonal Flu Podcasts Added new podcasts to the free Flu gallery page (Seniors Flu and Baby boomers)
December 19, 2008	Background: Interim Recommendations for the Use of Influenza Antiviral Medications Created new page
December 19, 2008	Interim Recommendations for the Selection of Antiviral Treatment Created new table page and linked it to newly created landing page.
December 19, 2008	Summary: Interim Recommendations Created new page
December 19, 2008	Additional Considerations to the Interim Recommendations Created new page
December 19, 2008	Seasonal Flu Homepage Changed the title under Info for Health Care Professionals to say Antiviral Drugs 2008-09 instead of Antiviral Drugs.
December 19, 2008	Children and Antiviral Drugs Added new content to the page.
December 19, 2008	Antiviral Drugs for Seasonal Flu: Additional Links and Resources Added new content to the page.
December 19, 2008	Interim Antiviral Guidance for 2008-09 Added new content to the Antiviral landing page.
December 19, 2008	Antiviral Agents for Seasonal Influenza: Dosage Updated the page with new content, removed any notes indicating "updates in progress".
December 19, 2008	National Influenza Vaccination Week Media Toolkit Updated the page with new content, removed any notes indicating "updates in progress".
December 19, 2008	Recommended Daily Dosage of Seasonal Influenza Antiviral Medications Created new table page and linked it to newly created landing page.
December 19, 2008	Influenza Antiviral Drug Resistance Created new content for the Questions & Answers page
December 19, 2008	Key Facts About Antiviral Drugs and Influenza (Flu) Replaced existing content on page
December 19, 2008	Antiviral Drugs for Seasonal Flu Added new content to the Questions & Answers page
December 19, 2008	Interim Antiviral Guidance for 2008-09 Added new content to the Antiviral landing page.
December 19, 2008	Antiviral Agents for Seasonal Influenza Added a box with the following message inside it: Note: On December 19, 2008, CDC issued Interim Recommendations for the Use of Influenza Antivirals for the 2008-09 Season to about six pages
December 15, 2008	2008-09 Influenza Prevention & Control Recommendations Added a box with the following message inside it: Note: On December 19, 2008, CDC issued Interim Recommendations for the Use of Influenza Antivirals for the 2008-09 Season to about seven pages
December 15, 2008	Antiviral Agents for Seasonal Influenza: Side Effects and Adverse Reactions Updated content on the page
December 15, 2008	Pharmacokinetics of Antiviral Agents for Seasonal Influenza Updated content on the page
December 15, 2008	Antiviral Agents for Seasonal Influenza: Dosage Added a note in red with a link to the new recs (Health Alert message).
December 15, 2008	NEW! Seasonal Flu Podcasts Added new podcasts to the free Flu gallery page (Children with Asthma, Senior Flu and Children Flu)
December 15, 2008	Seasonal Flu Homepage Changed the homepage blurb to Flu is serious. Each year in the United States, on average: More than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications; 20,000 of those hospitalized are children younger than 5 years old; 36,000 people die from flu. A flu vaccine can help keep you from becoming a statistic. Get vaccinated now.
December 12, 2008	Seasonal Flu Homepage Changed the homepage blurb to National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is December 8-14, 2008. It's not too late to get vaccinated! Continue vaccination efforts through December, January and beyond. Learn more about NIVW and share information on your organization’s activities.
December 12, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - FluView
December 12, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Flu Activity & Surveillance
December 12, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending December 6, 2008 (Week 49)
December 12, 2008	Seasonal Flu Homepage Added a new link under What's New and Updated on the Flu Home Page: "MMWR Update: Influenza Activity --- United States, September 28--November 29, 2008"
December 12, 2008	National Influenza Vaccination Week: NIVW Calendar of Events December 8 - 14, 2008 Added new NIVW activities for  Puerto Rico to the page.
December 12, 2008	NEW! Seasonal Flu Public Service Announcements (PSAs) Added the Bring it Home PSA to the free Flu gallery page
December 12, 2008	National Influenza Vaccination Week Change text at end of first paragraph ("November, December and beyond") to "December, January and beyond"
December 11, 2008	Seasonal Flu Homepage Changed the homepage blurb to National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is December 8-14, 2008. Health Care Worker Vaccination Day is December 12. Encourage vaccination in the workplace! Learn more about NIVW and share information on your organization’s activities.
December 10, 2008	Seasonal Flu Homepage Changed the homepage blurb to National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is December 8-14, 2008. Senior Vaccination Day is December 11. Help to keep your loved ones protected by encouraging vaccination! Learn more about NIVW and share information on your organization’s activities.
December 10, 2008	National Influenza Vaccination Week: NIVW Calendar of Events December 8 - 14, 2008 Added new NIVW activities for  Utah and DC to the page.
December 10, 2008	National Influenza Vaccination Week Added a pictures of little girl getting a FluMist on the NIVW landing page
December 9, 2008	National Influenza Vaccination Week: NIVW Calendar of Events December 8 - 14, 2008 Added new NIVW activities for  New York to the page.
December 9, 2008	Seasonal Flu Homepage Changed the homepage blurb to National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is December 8-14, 2008. It's not too late to vaccinate! Don't Get the Flu. Don't Spread the Flu. Learn more about NIVW and share information on your organization’s activities.
December 9, 2008	National Influenza Vaccination Week: NIVW Calendar of Events December 8 - 14, 2008 Added new NIVW activities for California, Colorado and North Dakota to the page.
December 8, 2008	National Influenza Vaccination Week: NIVW Calendar of Events December 8 - 14, 2008 Added new NIVW national for Minnesota and DC to the page.
December 8, 2008	Additional Public Flu Clinic Information Provided by Health Departments Updated the PDF to replace information within this link so that all pages linking to this file will access the most current information
December 8, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - FluView
December 8, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Flu Activity & Surveillance
December 8, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending November 29, 2008 (Week 48)
December 5, 2008	Seasonal Flu Homepage Changed the homepage blurb to CDC encourages vaccination throughout December, January, and beyond. Learn more about NIVW and share information on your organization’s activities.
December 5, 2008	National Influenza Vaccination Week: NIVW Calendar of Events December 8 - 14, 2008 Added new NIVW activities for Massachusetts, Tennessee, Minnesota, New York and Nebraska to the page.
December 3, 2008	Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Resources for Health Professionals Added a link under coverage levels and linked it to a created pdf.
December 3, 2008	National Influenza Vaccination Week: NIVW Calendar of Events December 8 - 14, 2008 Added new NIVW activities for California, Hawaii and Arizona to the page.
December 2, 2008	Influenza Symptoms and Laboratory Diagnostic Procedures Replaced the table on the page
December 1, 2008	National Influenza Vaccination Week: NIVW Calendar of Events December 8 - 14, 2008 Added new NIVW activities for North Carolina, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Michigan, DC and Texas to the page.
November 28, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - FluView
November 28, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Flu Activity & Surveillance
November 28, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending November 22, 2008 (Week 47)
November 25, 2008	National Influenza Vaccination Week: NIVW Calendar of Events December 8 - 14, 2008 Added new NIVW activities for Springfield, Massachusetts to the page.
November 24, 2008	National Influenza Vaccination Week: NIVW Calendar of Events December 8 - 14, 2008 Added new NIVW activities for Colorado, Massachusetts, Indiana to the page.
November 21, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - FluView
November 2 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Flu Activity & Surveillance
November 21, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending November 15, 2008 (Week 46)
November 21, 2008	Additional Public Flu Clinic Information Provided by Health Departments Updated the PDF to replace information within this link so that all pages linking to this file will access the most current information
November 21, 2008	Additional Public Flu Clinic Information Provided by Health Departments Updated the PDF to replace information within this link so that all pages linking to this file will access the most current information
November 21, 2008	Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine Updated the public Flu clinic locations on the page
November 21, 2008	Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Supply and Distribution in the United States Updated the public Flu clinic locations on the page
November 21, 2008	Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Supply Updated the public Flu clinic locations on the page
November 17, 2008	Preventing Seasonal Flu “Take 3” Steps Added some additional links to the Take 3 landing page
November 17, 2008	Infection Control in Health Care Facilities Added new link and correction to the title on page.
November 14, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - FluView
November 14, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Flu Activity & Surveillance
November 14, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending November 8, 2008 (Week 45)
November 14, 2008	Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine Removed the Kreyol (Haitian Creole) PDF for Key Facts old translation
November 13, 2008	National Influenza Vaccination Week: NIVW Calendar of Events December 8 - 14, 2008 Added new NIVW activities for Iowa, Connecticut, Virginia, New York and Missouri to the page.
November 7, 2008	Rapid Diagnostic Testing for Influenza Updated the Influenza diagnostic table
November 7, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - FluView
November 7, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Flu Activity & Surveillance
November 7, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending November 1, 2008 (Week 44)
November 6, 2008	Children and Antiviral Drugs Created new page on information about influenza antiviral drugs and they are an important treatment option for the flu.
November 3, 2008	Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Added link about Information for the 2008-09 season including vaccine composition, dosage & administration, recommendations for specific populations, and more.
October 31, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - FluView
October 31, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Flu Activity & Surveillance
October 31, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending October 25, 2008 (Week 43)
October 29, 2008	New! PSAs Added new NIVW PSA (Flu vaccine for big kids? & ¿Vacuna contra la influenza para los chicos grandes?)
October 29, 2008	NIVW Calendar of Events Added new NIVW activities on the page
October 29, 2008	Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Supply for the U.S. 2008-09 Influenza Season Added CDC spreadsheet of public health department clinics
October 28, 2008	Preventing the Spread of Influenza (the Flu) in Child Care Settings: Guidance for Administrators, Care Providers, and Other Staff Replace content on page
October 27, 2008	New! Ready-to-use articles for media Attached 4 sample matte articles for placement with a new hyperlink
October 24, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - FluView
October 24, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Flu Activity & Surveillance
October 24, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending October 18, 2008 (Week 42)
October 24, 2008	Seasonal Flu Information for Parents Updated the page with new content
October 22, 2008	Free Flu Materials Added Spanish Flu vaccine for kids poster & flyer
October 21, 2008	Seasonal Flu Information for Workplaces & Employees Redirected links on page
October 21, 2008	Patient & Provider Education Added Georgia, Texas and Virginia to the list
October 17, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - FluView
October 17, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Flu Activity & Surveillance
October 17, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending October 11, 2008 (Week 41)
October 14, 2008	NIVW Calendar of Events Updated dates on page and links
October 10, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - FluView
October 10, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Flu Activity & Surveillance
October 10, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending October 4, 2008 (Week 40)
October 10, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Weekly US Map: Influenza Summary Update
October 10, 2008	Weekly Assessment of Influenza Activity by State and Territorial Epidemiologists, 2007-08
October 10, 2008	U.S. Flu Activity Report - Flu footnotes 2007-08
October 8, 2008	Information for Health Professionals Added a hyperlink to the Seasonal Flu and Staph Infections page.
October 8, 2008	Influenza: The Disease Added a hyperlink to the Seasonal Flu and Staph Infections page.
October 7, 2008	2008–09 NIVW Flu Gallery - Free Flu Materials Added English and Spanish text only version for screen readers.
October 7, 2008	Seasonal Flu Updated Seasonal Flu intro text.
October 6, 2008	2007-08 U.S. Influenza Season Summary
October 6, 2008	Materials for National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) New a new link to free web badges and buttons.
October 3, 2008	NIVW: Free website buttons, banners and badges Added new web badges and buttons for partners.
October 3, 2008	NIVW: Submit Your Plans Updated NIVW dates for the 2008-09 season.
October 2, 2008	Questions & Answers: Flu and School Updated page content for the 2008-09 season.
October 2, 2008	Flu References & Resources Updated links and removed outdated information.
October 2, 2008	Flu MMWR Articles Updated links and removed outdated information.
October 1, 2008	Seasonal Flu and Staph Infections Updated content to add a hyperlink to the Seasonal Flu and Staph Infection Questions and Answers page.
October 1, 2008	Influenza Vaccine Bulletins Updated page content.
Sept. 30, 2008	2008–09 Flu Gallery - Free Flu Materials This year’s seasonal flu materials are free for download– no printed versions are available. They may be printed on a standard office printer, or you may use a commercial printer.
Sept. 30, 2008	Seasonal Flu eCards Added new eCards for the 2008-08 season.
Sept. 30, 2008	Why Flu Vaccination Matters: Personal Stories from Families Affected by Influenza – video CDC recommends Flu vaccination Video
Sept. 30, 2008	NIVW Media Toolkit Updates are in progress for the 2008-09 season.
Sept. 30, 2008	NIVW: Resources for Health Professionals & Partners Updated the Flu Prevention eCards link.
Sept. 29, 2008	CDC Says “Take 3” Steps To Fight The Flu in Spanish
Sept. 29, 2008	NIVW Calendar of Events: State & Territorial Activities Posted scheduled activities for National Influenza Vaccination Week.
Sept. 29, 2008	Public Service Announcements for National Influenza Vaccination Week Removed PSAs: NIVW and Stop; and updated contact link.
Sept. 26, 2008	Seasonal Flu Homepage Updated content in the What's New and Updated section.
Sept. 26, 2008	Mobile Seasonal Flu Updated content for mobile syndication.
Sept. 25, 2008	Dosage, Administration, and Storage Updated table.
Sept. 24, 2008	2008-09 Influenza Vaccine Updates
Sept. 24, 2008	Vaccine Composition & Major Differences Updated Table 1.
Sept. 24, 2008	2008–09 Influenza Vaccine Updates Updated page content.
Sept. 24, 2008	Additional Information about Vaccination of Specific Populations
Sept. 23, 2008	Thimerosal in Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
Sept. 23, 2008	Questions & Answers 2008-09 Influenza (Flu) Season
Sept. 22, 2008	2008–09 Influenza Vaccine Dosage Chart
Sept. 22, 2008	2008–2009 Flu Season Updated links for the 2008-09 season.
Sept. 22, 2008	Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Resources for Health Professionals Updated page content for the 2008-09 season.
Sept. 16, 2008	Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Updated page with new content.
Sept. 16, 2008	Seasonal Flu Information for Parents Updated page content for the 2008-09 season.
Sept. 16, 2008	Children, the Flu, and the Flu Vaccine Updated page content for the 2008-09 season.
Sept. 12, 2008	Influenza Vaccination Coverage Levels
Sept. 11, 2008	Q&A: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Supply and Vaccination Prioritization Recommendations for the U.S. 2008-09 Influenza Season
Sept. 11 , 2008	Questions & Answers: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Production, Supply, and Distribution in the United States
Sept. 11, 2008	Vaccine Supply for the U.S. 2008-09 Influenza Season
Sept. 10, 2008	The Flu: A Guide for Parents Updated page with new content.
Sept. 8, 2008	Seasonal Flu Vaccine Updated page with new content.
Sept. 8, 2008	Seasonal Flu: What You Should Know About … Updated links for the 2008-09 Flu Season
Sept. 8 , 2008	Preventing Seasonal Flu: CDC Says "Take 3" this Flu Season
Sept. 8, 2008	Questions & Answers: Seasonal Flu Vaccine Revised page content order.
Sept. 8, 2008	Flu Basics Updated page with new content.
August 29, 2008	Seasonal Flu Updated images on the homepage.
August 28, 2008	Canine Influenza (Dog Flu) Added new content to web site.
August 26, 2008	Antiviral Drugs and Influenza    Updated information for the 2008-09 season.
August 26, 2008	Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine
August 22 , 2008	Influenza Symptoms, Protection, and What to Do if You get Sick
July 18, 2008	Influenza Vaccination: A Summary for Clinicians
July 17, 2008	MMWR: Prevention and Control of Influenza – Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
July 17, 2008	Influenza Antiviral Drug Resistance
July 17, 2008	Questions & Answers: The Nasal-Spray Flu Vaccine (Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine [LAIV])
July 17, 2008	Seasonal Influenza Information for Health Professionals Updated page with new content.
July 17, 2008	Preventing Seasonal Flu Updated page with new content.
July 17, 2008	Seasonal Influenza (the Flu): Questions & Answers Updated page with new content.
July 17, 2008	Seasonal Flu Information for Workplaces & Employees Updated page with new content.
July 17, 2008	Key Facts About Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Updated page with new content.
July 17, 2008	Influenza Symptoms Updated page with new content.
July 17, 2008	Seasonal Flu Updated page with new content.
July 17, 2008	Questions & Answers: The 2008-2009 Flu Season Updated page with new content.
July 16, 2008	Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine
July 16, 2008	Misconceptions about Influenza and Influenza Vaccine Updated information on common misconceptions about influenza and influenza vaccine.

• Page last updated January 5, 2008
• Content Source: Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases (CCID)
• National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)