Influenza (Flu)
Influenza Updates:
- Seasonal influenza activity remains low nationally.
- CDC continues to recommend vaccination as long as flu viruses are spreading.
- There are antiviral drugs to treat flu illness.
Get the Latest on COVID-19, Flu, and RSV
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.
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.
Toolkit: Flu Vaccination for Children
Our toolkit has social media resources, posters, and more to help parents and kids fight flu.
Flu Vaccine Finder
Find flu vaccines in your area.
Everyone 6 months of age and older needs a flu vaccine.
Other Types of Influenza
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What's New
- Technical Update: Summary Analysis of the Genetic Sequence of a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Identified in a Human in Michigan Friday, May 24, 2024
- CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update May 24, 2024 Friday, May 24, 2024
- Key Public Health Prevention Recommendations for HPAI A(H5N1) Friday, May 24, 2024
- CDC Reports Second Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update May 17, 2024 Friday, May 17, 2024