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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.
United Against the Flu toolkit shares messaging on vaccine availability for vulnerable populations
AHA’s latest social media toolkit for spreading awareness of the flu focuses on the availability of the flu vaccine for at-risk, vulnerable populations as flu season approaches this fall.
Redrawing the lines on CLABSI: Shifting the focus to CABSI
This webinar will feature a real-world hospital case study where surveillance was expanded to include peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheters alongside central lines. Participants will learn how this broader approach to CABSI monitoring aligns with evolving quality reporting and supports systemwide goals around safety, accountability and operational efficiency.
CDC reports decrease in sexually transmitted diseases in 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sept. 24 released its annual report on national sexually transmitted disease data, reporting a 9% decline in STD cases in 2024 compared to 2023.
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.
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.