Influenza (Flu)

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Influenza Updates:

  • Seasonal influenza activity remains low nationally.
  • CDC continues to recommend vaccination as long as flu viruses are spreading.
  • There are antiviral drugs to treat flu illness.
Flu Report
Prevent Flu
Everyone 6 months & older should receive a yearly flu vaccine.

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

Prevention
Symptoms & Diagnosis
Flu can cause mild to severe illness. Learn the symptoms of flu.

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

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

Treatment
Flu Activity & Surveillance
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Read this week's FluView report for the latest information on flu activity.

Activity
Get the Latest on COVID-19, Flu, and RSV

Learn more about all three of these respiratory viruses, who is most at risk, and how they are affecting your state right now. You can use some of the same strategies to protect yourself from all three viruses.

Get the Latest on COVID-19, Flu, and RSV

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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.

Other Types of Influenza
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