Influenza Updates:
- Flu activity is increasing in the United States.
- CDC Q&A on flu vaccine effectiveness this season.
- Flu vaccine has many proven benefits.
CDC Recommends:
- Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine each season.
- This season, injectable flu vaccines are recommended (inactivated or recombinant vaccines).
- See CDC’s guidance for the 2017-2018 influenza season.
Flu Activity & Surveillance
During week 50 (December 10-16), influenza activity increased in the U.S.
Flu Vaccine Finder
Find the flu shot near you.
What's New
- Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Friday, December 22, 2017
- Influenza Antiviral Medications: Summary for Clinicians Wednesday, December 20, 2017
- Seasonal flu death estimate increases worldwide Thursday, December 14, 2017
- Frequently Asked Flu Questions 2017-2018 Influenza Season Thursday, December 07, 2017
- Page last reviewed: December 22, 2017
- Page last updated: December 22, 2017
- Content source:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)
- Page maintained by: Office of the Associate Director for Communication, Digital Media Branch, Division of Public Affairs
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