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Strategies to reduce the risk of seasonal flu.
Learn about identifying flu symptoms, how the diagnosis works, common complications, and more.
- If you get sick with flu, flu antiviral drugs may be a treatment option.
- Learn what respiratory illnesses have in common and steps to help protect yourself and others.
- Access CDC Flu Vaccination Campaign resources to encourage annual flu vaccination.
- Flu vaccination data for people 6 months and older as recommended by the ACIP.
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Flu is a contagious respiratory illness that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs.
Learn about the current flu season and find resources related to flu surveillance and past seasons.
Learn more about who is at higher risk of developing potentially serious flu complications.
Access CDC communication resources to share information about the importance annual flu vaccination.
Health care professionals play a critical role in helping patients choose flu vaccines.
Learn about prevention and treatment for flu and COVID-19.