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2011-2012 Flu Season Draws to a Close
Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the final full influenza surveillance report for the 2011-2012 season. The report – titled “FluView” – shows that influenza activity in the United States is minimal across most of the country, wrapping up a season that began late and was mild compared to most previous seasons for which surveillance data is available. In fact, the season set a new record for the lowest and shortest peak for influenza-like-illness since this type of record-keeping began.
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- Tips from Former Smokers Share Harsh Realities Statement – May 24, 2012
- Heart disease and stroke deaths drop significantly for people with diabetes Press Release – May 22, 2012
- CDC Announces First Ever National Hepatitis Testing Day and Proposes that All Baby Boomers Be Tested Once for Hepatitis C Press Release – May 18, 2012
- Higher education and income levels keys to better health, according to annual report on nation's health Press Release – May 16, 2012
- Survey reveals growing national impact of asthma Press Release – May 15, 2012
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