Influenza (Flu)
Influenza Updates:
- US flu activity is low, but flu season is approaching.
- Now is the time to get a flu vaccine!
CDC on Flu Vaccine:
- CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine by the end of October.
- Flu vaccination has important benefits.
2018-2019 influenza season summary for weeks 21 – 39 (May 19-September 28) is available online. Weekly surveillance report of FluView for the 2019-2020 season will begin October 11.
About Flu
Learn about flu season and get answers to questions.
Flu Season
Find information about current and past flu seasons.
People at High Risk
Understand who is at high risk from flu.
Communication Resource Center
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 Vaccine Finder
Find a flu vaccine near you.
Other Types of Influenza
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Avian
Swine/Variant
Flu in Animals
Canine Flu
Animal to HumanStay Connected with Flu
What's New
- Get Vaccinated to Fight Flu Thursday, September 26, 2019
- Influenza Vaccination Coverage - FluVaxView Thursday, September 26, 2019
- National Press Conference Kicks Off 2019-2020 Flu Vaccination Campaign Thursday, September 26, 2019
- CDC Study Finds the Number of Babies Hospitalized with Flu Is at Least Double Previous Estimates Wednesday, September 4, 2019
- CDC Releases Additional STEM Educational Activities for Teachers to use with the “Junior Disease Detectives: Operation Outbreak” Graphic Novel Thursday, August 29, 2019
Page last reviewed: September 26, 2019