18 Mar 2025 High Severity Flu Season
Educate your patients about Influenza!
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza levels nationwide are at their highest since the peak of the 2009 swine flu pandemic. Nationally, CDC reports 98 pediatric deaths this season. This season is now classified as a high severity season for all age groups (children, adults, older adults) for the first time since 2017-2018 with an estimate of 21,000 deaths from flu so far this season.
It’s not too late to vaccinate! Everyone 6 months and older should get the flu vaccine this season. Order free print materials for your office to educate your patients on the importance of getting the flu vaccine this season. Preview below:
Resources:
- Available flu vaccine for 2024-2025
- Recommendation for flu immunization and co-administration
- Communicating the benefits of influenza vaccination
- Guide for the number of doses of influenza vaccine to give to children aged 6 months through 8 years
- Preliminary estimated flu disease burden 2024-2025 flu season