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This season's #flu is bringing fresh twists to a familiar theme. Here are seven things you should know to stay safe. 🧵 ⬇️
1️⃣ Flu season got an early start. When cases surge early, that usually means it's going to be a rough season.
2️⃣ This season, the flu comes with friends, COVID-19 and RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus. The three viruses are entirely different and provide no cross-protection.
2️⃣ This season, the flu comes with friends, COVID-19 and RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus. The three viruses are entirely different and provide no cross-protection.
3️⃣ The flu is more than a respiratory ailment. Flu can exacerbate existing medical conditions such as heart disease. A 2018 study found that the risk of having a heart attack was 6X higher within a week of having the flu.
4️⃣ Vaccination levels have fallen this year.
4️⃣ Vaccination levels have fallen this year.
If a #COVID19 vaccine is approved in 2020, 65% of U.S. voters surveyed believe it would be rushed without enough testing and 58% said they would wait to get the shot, while 21% said they would never get it, according to a Sept. 6 CBS News poll.
#vaccines #FDA #pharma #biotech
#vaccines #FDA #pharma #biotech
.@GOPHELP @HELPCmteDems today will hear from @NIHDirector Francis Collins & @Surgeon_General Jerome Adams about #COVID19 #vaccines.
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#pharma #biotech #FDA #NIH
help.senate.gov/hearings/vacci…
#pharma #biotech #FDA #NIH
.@SenWarren said this morning she plans to question @NIHDirector Collins & @Surgeon_General Adams on how the Trump administration will ensure the American people can get a safe, effective vaccine for #COVID19 free of politicization and interference by Trump.
#vaccines #FDA #NIH
#vaccines #FDA #NIH
As the #COVID19 #outbreak evolves, comparisons have been made with #influenza. Both cause respiratory disease but there are important differences between #SARSCoV2 #virus causing COVID-19 & the influenza virus causing the #flu [from WHO COVID situation report 06.03.2020] #scicomm 
Similarity #1. Both #COVID19 & the #flu have a similar disease presentation. Both cause respiratory disease, which presents as a wide range of illness from asymptomatic or mild through to severe disease and even death.
Similarity #2. Both #SARSCoV2 & #influenza viruses are transmitted by contact, droplets & fomites so same #publichealth measures (hand hygiene, good respiratory etiquette (coughing into elbow / into a tissue, immediately disposing of the tissue) are important to prevent infection
(1/5) This week’s #SundaySpotlight, I’m highlighting @NBCNews @NBCNewsHealth’s article on the recent #flu activity across our country. Read here: nbcnews.com/health/cold-an…
@NBCNews @NBCNewsHealth (2/5) As announced by @CDCgov, there have already been an estimated 2.6 million flu illnesses reported, as well as 1,300 deaths from the flu.
If you have not already received your #FluShot, now is the time! #SundayMotivation
If you have not already received your #FluShot, now is the time! #SundayMotivation
@NBCNews @NBCNewsHealth @CDCgov (3/5) There’s also a concern about the current rise in influenza B virus strains, which typically strikes children & young adults. It’s especially important we protect our children with flu shots to avoid dangerous flu complications.
New @CDCMMWR suggests too many #children were left vulnerable to harmful, preventable diseases. #VaccinesWork! Please follow the recommended #ImmunizationSchedule: go.usa.gov/xP9w9
I’ve seen first-hand the devastating effects of vaccine-preventable diseases. We owe it to our children & communities to protect them—now and in the future: go.usa.gov/xP9wd.
The only thing worse than a child dying, is a child dying from a preventable disease. #Immunization is your best shot at protecting children from 16 serious diseases: go.usa.gov/xPX5k
