Influenza (Flu)
Influenza Updates:
- Seasonal flu activity is low at this time.
- Flu vaccines have been updated for the 2022-2023 season. Plan to get a flu vaccine this fall.
- A COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing.
Laboratory confirmed flu activity as reported by clinical laboratories remains low.
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.
Flu Vaccine Finder
Find flu vaccines in your area.
Everyone 6 months of age and older needs a flu vaccine.
Other Types of Influenza
Pandemic
Avian
Swine/Variant
Flu in Animals
Canine Flu
Animal to HumanStay Connected with Flu
What's New
- CDC Confirms First Human Infection with Flu Virus from Pigs During 2022 Friday, August 5, 2022
- CDC Director Adopts Preference for Specific Flu Vaccines for Seniors Thursday, June 23, 2022
- ACIP Flu Meeting Update: Flu Vaccines Worked Better than Reported & ACIP Recommends Specific Vaccines For Seniors Thursday, June 23, 2022
- UPDATE: U.S. Case of Human Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Reported Thursday, May 5, 2022
- CDC-Coauthored Study Shows Room for Improvement in Antiviral Use and Vaccination Rates for Flu in U.S. Hospitalized Children Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Page last reviewed: July 12, 2022