Influenza (Flu)
Influenza Updates:
- Flu activity remains elevated nationally but is decreasing.
- CDC continues to recommend vaccination as long as flu viruses are spreading.
- There are antiviral drugs to treat flu illness.
Get the Latest on COVID-19, Flu, and RSV
Learn more about all three of these respiratory viruses, who is most at risk, and how they are affecting your state right now. You can use some of the same strategies to protect yourself from all three viruses.
About Flu
Learn about flu season and get answers to questions.
Flu Season
Find information about current and past flu seasons.
People at Higher Risk
Understand who is at higher risk of flu.
FluVaxView
Reports on Flu Vaccination Coverage and Utilization
Communication Resources
Find resources to promote flu prevention.
Health Professionals
Learn what CDC recommends this season.
Flu News & Spotlights
Read about CDC's work with flu.
Flu vs. COVID Symptoms
Learn the differences between Flu and COVID-19.
Toolkit: Flu Vaccination for Children
Our toolkit has social media resources, posters, and more to help parents and kids fight flu.
Flu Vaccine Finder
Find flu vaccines in your area.
Everyone 6 months of age and older needs a flu vaccine.
Other Types of Influenza
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What's New
- Vietnam Reports First Human Infection with Avian Influenza H9N2 Virus Friday, April 12, 2024
- Update: Human Infection with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Texas Friday, April 5, 2024
- CDC HAN: A(H5N1) Virus: Identification of Human Infection and Recommendations for Investigations and Response Friday, April 5, 2024
- CDC Reports First U.S. Human Infection in 2024 with Variant Influenza Virus Friday, April 5, 2024
- Technical Update: Summary Analysis of Genetic Sequences of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses in Texas Tuesday, April 2, 2024