Influenza (flu) including seasonal, avian, swine, pandemic, and other.

Now is the time to get your flu vaccine.
More than 117 million doses of flu vaccine have been distributed so far this season.
Flu vaccine has many proven benefits.

Everyone 6 months and older should get an injectable flu vaccine before the end of October, if possible.
CDC guidance for the 2017-2018 influenza season has been published.

Everyone 6 months & older should receive a yearly flu vaccine.

Flu can cause mild to severe illness. Learn the symptoms of flu.

Prescription medications called antiviral drugs can be used to treat flu.

During week 41 (October 8-14, 2017), influenza activity was low in the United States.

Everyone six months of age or older needs a flu vaccine.

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Page last reviewed: October 20, 2017
Page last updated: October 20, 2017
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Influenza (Flu)