Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season, especially people at higher risk.

Take actions every day to help stop the spread of germs. Getting a flu vaccine is the most important.

There are prescription medications called “flu antiviral drugs” that can be used to treat flu illness.

For the 2016-2017 season, only injectable flu shot are recommended for use. Flu vaccines have been updated to better match circulating viruses and there will be some new vaccines on the market this season.

Help us Fight Flu by sharing your support for flu vaccination on social media using #FightFlu. Click here to check out #FightFlu happening across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. We hope you join the conversation!

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• What is seasonal influenza (flu)?
• How does CDC monitor the progress of the flu season?
• What sort of flu season are we having?
• Can I get vaccinated and still get the flu?
• What are the flu vaccination recommendations for the 2016-2017 season?
• Is this season’s vaccine a good match for circulating viruses?
• How much influenza vaccine is projected to be available for the 2016-2017 influenza season?

Check where flu is active near you.

CDC’s 2016-17 Flu Season Toolkit.

Includes events/activities, sample social media and newsletter content, website badges, and online resources.

Full Toolkit