Influenza (Flu)
Influenza Updates:
- Seasonal flu activity continues at low levels across most of the country
- September and October are good times to get a flu vaccine
- Young children who need two doses should get the first one as soon as possible.
- Pregnant people in their third trimester and children who need only one dose can also be vaccinated earlier.
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
Stay Connected with Flu
What's New
- Information for the 2023-2024 Flu Season Thursday, August 17, 2023
- CDC Reports Two Human Infections with Flu Viruses From Pigs Friday, August 4, 2023
- H5N1 Bird Flu Found in Polish Domestic Cats Friday, July 21, 2023
- Influenza Risk Assessment Tool (IRAT) Thursday, July 6, 2023
- Virus Descriptions and Report Summaries Tuesday, July 4, 2023





Pandemic
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Swine/Variant
Flu in Animals
Canine Flu
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