Influenza (Flu)
Influenza Updates:
- Seasonal flu activity is low across most of the country.
- September and October are good times to get a flu vaccine.
- Young children who need two doses should get the first one as soon as possible.
- Pregnant people in their third trimester and children who need only one dose can also be vaccinated earlier.
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.
Learn about flu season and get answers to questions.
Find information about current and past flu seasons.
Understand who is at higher risk of flu.
Reports on Flu Vaccination Coverage and Utilization
Find resources to promote flu prevention.
Learn what CDC recommends this season.
Read about CDC's work with flu.
Learn the differences between Flu and COVID-19.
Our toolkit has social media resources, posters, and more to help parents and kids fight flu.
Flu Vaccine Finder
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Find flu vaccines in your area.
Everyone 6 months of age and older needs a flu vaccine.
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- CDC Confirms Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu Among Colorado Poultry Workers Sunday, July 14, 2024
- Colorado Reports Three Presumptive Positive H5 Cases in Poultry Workers Friday, July 12, 2024
- CDC Issues Updated Guidance to Help Prevent Spread of Flu at Agricultural Fairs Thursday, July 11, 2024
- CDC Reports Fourth Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak Wednesday, July 3, 2024