Influenza (Flu)

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A Decade Later: Progress since the 2009 H1N1 Pandemic

Flu activity is widespread in most of the U.S. Take action to prevent flu!

Flu vaccination has been shown to prevent flu illnesses, doctors' visits and hospitalizations and can be life-saving in children

View national and state-level influenza vaccination coverage estimates using interactive maps, trend lines, bar charts and data tables.

How many people got a flu vaccine? View FluVaxView

FluView Interactive: Surveillance Data the Way You Want It!

Can we predict flu? Learn about CDC's efforts to predict flu activity and find the latest flu forecasts each week

Influenza Updates:

US flu activity is low.
CDC estimates flu illnesses, medical visits, hospitalizations and deaths this season.

CDC on Flu Treatment:

Antiviral drugs can treat flu illness.
CDC recommends early antiviral treatment in people with flu symptoms who are 65 years and older or otherwise at high risk of developing serious flu illness.

Flu Report

Prevent Flu

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.

Symptoms

Treatment

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

Treatment

Flu Activity & Surveillance

During week 20 (May 12-18), flu activity decreased in the U.S. This week concludes our weekly surveillance report of FluView for the 2018-2019 season.

Activity