- 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
On February 24, 2010 vaccine experts
voted that everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine next season.
CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted
for "universal" flu vaccination in the U.S. to expand protection against the flu
to more people. Next season's vaccine
will protect against the 2009 H1N1 pandemic virus and 2 other flu viruses.
Influenza (Flu) Topics
Flu Basics
Key Facts, Types of Flu, Symptoms, Higher Risk Groups, How Flu Spreads, 2009-10 Flu Season…
Prevention
Flu Vaccine Information, NIVW, Other Actions to Prevent Flu, Infection Control…
Treating the Sick Patient
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 With Diabetes Why vaccination is important for people with diabetes.
- People With Asthma Information for people with Asthma.
- Cancer Patients and Survivors If you have cancer now or have had cancer in the past, you are at higher risk for complications from flu.
- Workplace Information and tools on preventing the flu, workplace–specific guidelines, and printable materials.
- People with HIV/AIDS How to protect yourself with a weakened immune system.
- Legal Professionals & Policymakers Legal materials related to influenza.
- Schools & Childcare Providers Information on preventing the flu, common questions and answers, and poster materials for schools.
- Parents Advice for parents who want to keep their children healthy.
Data and Statistics
Flu Activity & Surveillance
2009-2010 Influenza Season
The Epidemiology and Prevention Branch in the Influenza Division at
CDC collects, compiles and analyzes information on influenza activity year round in the United States…
Other Flu Web sites
Influenza A viruses are found in humans and many different animals, including chickens, pigs more>>
Contact Us:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30333 - 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348
24 Hours/Every Day - cdcinfo@cdc.gov
