Influenza (Flu)
Influenza Updates:
- US flu activity is low.
- CDC estimates flu illnesses, medical visits, hospitalizations and deaths this season.
CDC on Flu Treatment:
- Antiviral drugs can treat flu illness.
- CDC recommends early antiviral treatment in people with flu symptoms who are 65 years and older or otherwise at high risk of developing serious flu illness.
During week 20 (May 12-18), flu activity decreased in the U.S. This week concludes our weekly surveillance report of FluView for the 2018-2019 season.
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
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Swine/Variant
Flu in Animals
Canine Flu
Animal to HumanStay Connect with Flu
What's New
- Dan Jernigan named as finalist for Service to America medal Wednesday, May 8, 2019
- First Human Infection With Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Since Sept. 2017 Reported in Nepal Monday, May 6, 2019
- 2009 H1N1 Pandemic (H1N1pdm09 virus) Friday, April 19, 2019
- What CDC Does About Novel Flu: Outbreak Investigations Wednesday, April 17, 2019
- Upcoming 2019-2020 Influenza Season Thursday, March 28, 2019
Page last reviewed: May 24, 2019