Influenza (flu) including seasonal, avian, swine, pandemic, and other.

Everyone 6 months and older should get an injectable flu vaccine before the end of October, if possible.
CDC guidance for the 2017-2018 influenza season has been published.

Everyone 6 months & older should receive a yearly flu vaccine.

Flu can cause mild to severe illness. Learn the symptoms of flu.

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

During week 40 (October 1-7, 2017), influenza activity was low in the United States.

Everyone six months of age or older needs a flu vaccine.

Language:

Page last reviewed: October 13, 2017
Page last updated: October 13, 2017
Content source:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)
- Page maintained by: Office of the Associate Director for Communication, Digital Media Branch, Division of Public Affairs

Influenza (Flu)