Have you planned ahead? Preparing for a public health emergency empowers individuals, families, and communities. However, 48% of Americans do not have an emergency kit in their homes, and less than half report talking about preparedness with their family and friends in the past 2 years. Preparedness matters. Every community in the United States should be ready to respond to an infectious disease outbreak, chemical or radiological release, storm, or natural disaster.

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By encouraging individuals, families, and communities to prepare for public health emergencies, we can protect lives, respond effectively, and encourage resiliency.

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CDC Provides Estimates of Flu Illnesses, Medical Visits, and Hospitalizations

According to new weekly preliminary influenza burden estimates, so far during the 2018-2019 season between about 9.8 and 11.4 million people have been sick with flu, approximately half of those people have sought medical care for their illness, and between 113,000 and 136,000 people have been hospitalized from flu. These estimates cover the period from October 1, 2018 through January 19, 2019.

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