Influenza (Flu)
Influenza Updates:
- US flu activity is low, but flu season is approaching.
- Now is the time to get a flu vaccine!
CDC on Flu Vaccine:
- 116 million doses of flu vaccine have been distributed.
- CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine by the end of October.
- Flu vaccination has important benefits.
The first FluView report for the 2019-2020 flu season (week 40, the week ending October 5, 2019) is available online.
About Flu
Learn about flu season and get answers to questions.
Flu Season
Find information about current and past flu seasons.
People at High Risk
Understand who is at high risk from flu.
Communication Resource Center
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 Vaccine Finder
Find a flu vaccine near you.
Other Types of Influenza
Pandemic
Avian
Swine/Variant
Flu in Animals
Canine Flu
Animal to HumanStay Connected with Flu
What's New
- Update: Influenza Activity — United States and Worldwide, May 19–September 28, 2019, and Composition of the 2020 Southern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccine Friday, October 11, 2019
- Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Friday, October 11, 2019
- Get Vaccinated to Fight Flu Thursday, September 26, 2019
- Influenza Vaccination Coverage - FluVaxView Thursday, September 26, 2019
- National Press Conference Kicks Off 2019-2020 Flu Vaccination Campaign Thursday, September 26, 2019
Page last reviewed: October 10, 2019