Learn about the current flu season and find resources related to flu surveillance and past seasons.

A Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report Prepared by the Influenza Division.

A weekly influenza surveillance report prepared by the Influenza Division. All data are preliminary...

Aug 26, 2024 · Flu can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly. People who have flu often feel some or all of these signs and symptoms: fever* or feeling feverish/chills. cough. sore throat. runny or stuffy nose. muscle or body aches. headaches. fatigue (tiredness)

Aug 13, 2024 · CDC also recommends everyday preventive actions (like staying away from people who are sick , covering coughs and sneezes, frequent handwashing, and taking steps for cleaner air) to help slow the spread of germs that cause respiratory (nose, throat, and lungs) illnesses like flu.

Aug 31, 2022 · This page includes links to information about the current flu season and past flu seasons, including current and past flu surveillance reports. Learn more about flu disease burden and flu forecasting and find links to additional flu resources.

Aug 30, 2024 · Most people with flu have mild illness and do not need medical care or antiviral drugs. If you get sick with flu symptoms, in most cases, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care.

The seasonal flu vaccine protects against the influenza viruses that research suggests will be most common during the upcoming season. These include three different main groups of influenza Type A and B viruses. Below are links to more information about the different type of flu vaccines available.

Sep 17, 2024 · This page provides essential information about seasonal influenza (flu) vaccines, including their purpose and effectiveness. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season with rare exceptions. Vaccination is particularly important for people who are at higher risk of serious complications from flu.

Aug 26, 2024 · Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season, especially people at higher risk. CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important action in reducing your risk of flu and its potentially serious outcomes.