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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 |
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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)