This flu season has been particularly harsh, with millions affected and thousands dead. The CDC's reported figures show 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths. Compounding this issue is the ongoing bird flu outbreak which is affecting cattle and farmworkers. Delays in CDC communications and analyses hinder doctors and public health experts from responding effectively. Reports on strategies to mitigate risks, such as those concerning dairy farmworkers, are pending publication, raising concerns about public health information dissemination.
"Missing and delayed data causes uncertainty, which is especially concerning given the high stakes involved in public health during flu and bird flu outbreaks."
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