Influenza (Flu)
Influenza Updates:
- Seasonal influenza activity continues to decline in most areas of the country.
- CDC continues to recommend vaccination as long as flu viruses are spreading.
- There are antiviral drugs to treat flu illness.
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.
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
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What's New
- What CDC Is Doing to Respond to Bird Flu Outbreaks in Dairy Cows and Other Animals in the United States Thursday, April 18, 2024
- Protect Yourself From H5N1 When Working With Farm Animals Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Animals: Interim Recommendations for Prevention, Monitoring, and Public Health Investigations Monday, April 15, 2024
- Recommendations for Worker Protection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Reduce Exposure to Novel Influenza A Viruses Associated with Severe Disease in Humans Monday, April 15, 2024
- Considerations for Veterinarians: Evaluating and Handling of Cats Potentially Exposed to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Monday, April 15, 2024