CDC - Seasonal Influenza (Flu)

Fighting the Flu - Take 3 steps to fight the flu
I never get the flu - Flu vaccination is the best protection.
2009 H1N1 - 2009 H1N1

Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine as soon as vaccine is available this fall. While flu is unpredictable, it’s likely that 2009 H1N1 viruses and regular seasonal viruses will cause illness in the U.S. this flu season. The 2010-2011 flu vaccine will protect against three different flu viruses: an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus that caused so much illness last season.

Influenza (Flu) Topics

Flu Basics

Key Facts, Types of Flu, Symptoms, Higher Risk Groups, How Flu Spreads, 2010-2011 Flu Season…

Prevention

Flu Vaccine Information, NIVW, Other Actions to Prevent Flu, Infection Control…

Treatment/Antiviral Drugs

What to do, Symptoms, Antiviral Drugs…

Health Professionals

Vaccine Recommendations (ACIP), Patient Education, Training, Clinical, Laboratory, Infection Controls…

Free Resources

Printable Materials, Photos, Podcasts, Videos, PSAs, eCards, Badges & Buttons, Articles…

What's New & Updated!

Diagnosis, Antiviral, Vaccination, Guidelines, Podcast, Resources…

Info for Specific Groups

People at High Risk Many people don’t know if they are at higher risk for flu complications. Learn about your risk for flu.
People With Asthma Information for people with Asthma.
People With Diabetes Why vaccination is important for people with diabetes.
Pregnant Women Why vaccination is important for pregnant women.

Parents Advice for parents who want to keep their children healthy.
Schools & Childcare Providers Information on preventing the flu, common questions and answers, and poster materials for schools.
Workplace Information and tools on preventing the flu, workplace–specific guidelines, and printable materials.
Health Care Workers Information for preventing the flu to protect health care workers, their families, and their patients.