• By

    Dana Sparks

    Influenza Everywhere: Not Too Late for Vaccination

Influenza is spreading across the United States, and according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) most of the country is now experiencing high levels of influenza-like-illness. That's according to the CDC’s latest FluView report. Mayo Clinic's Gregory Poland, M.D., infectious disease expert and advisor to the CDC, says this is a dangerous strain.

Sound bites with Dr. Poland discussing the strain, symptoms, vaccination and protecting yourself are available in the downloads above

Expert title for broadcast cg: Dr. Greg Poland, Mayo Clinic Infectious Diseases  

U.S. map of high flue reports - courtesy USA Today
Influenza Map - Courtesy: USA Today

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