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Article: Influenza Activity - United States and Worldwide, May 18-September 19, 2008
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- MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
- Article date:
- September 26, 2008
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CopyrightCopyright U.S. Center for Disease Control Sep 26, 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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During May 18-September 19, 2008, influenza A (Hl), influenza A (H3), and influenza B viruses were detected worldwide and were identified sporadically in the United States. This report summarizes influenza activity in the United States and worldwide since the last update (/) and reviews the new influenza vaccine recommendations for the upcoming season. Influenza viruses circulating this summer appear antigenically similar to the strains included in the 2008-09 influenza vaccine. Recent antiviral resistance data are limited, but oseltamivir resistance among influenza A (HlNl) viruses might persist during the 2008-09 influenza season.
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