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United Against the Flu
United Against the Flu is a collaborative effort by several national health care organizations and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to amplify the importance of getting vaccinated, especially this flu season.
Flu hospitalization rate in 2024-25 highest in more than a decade
The flu hospitalization rate during the 2024-25 flu season was the highest since 2010-11, according to a report published Sept. 12 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
U.S. Hospitals and Health Systems Enhance Patient Safety
Hospitals and health systems across the nation are implementing innovative programs to connect with their communities and enhance patient safety.
CDC releases 2025-26 respiratory disease season outlook
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is predicting a similar combined number of peak hospitalizations from COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus this upcoming respiratory virus season compared to last year’s, according to its 2025-26 outlook released Aug. 25.
Texas declares its measles outbreak over
The Texas Department of State Health Services Aug. 18 announced that the state’s measles outbreak is over.
Redrawing the lines on CLABSI: Shifting the focus to CABSI
Redrawing the lines on CLABSI: Shifting the focus to CABSI A Hospital’s Move to Monitor All Line Types
CDC, HHS recommend RSV, seasonal flu vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Health and Human Services adopted Aug. 4 the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ recommendations for respiratory syncytial virus and seasonal influenza vaccinations ahead of the 2025-2026 respiratory infection season.
CDC data finds kindergarten vaccination rates declined during 2024-25 school year
Kindergarten vaccination rates declined during the 2024-25 school year, according to data released July 31 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Coverage for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, among others, declined in more than half of all states compared to the previous school year.
HHS announces pilot program to combat hepatitis C in homeless communities
The Department of Health and Human Services July 28 announced the creation of a $100 million pilot program to prevent, test for, treat and cure hepatitis C for individuals with substance use disorder or a serious mental illness.
Pediatric flu deaths reach 266 for 2024-2025 season
Five pediatric flu deaths were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week, pushing the total to 266 for the 2024-2025 flu season, according to the latest data.