Influenza (Flu)
Influenza Updates:
- Seasonal flu activity is low across most of the country.
- October is a good time to get a flu vaccine.
- Flu activity often begins to increase in October.
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
- Cambodia: Two Fatal Human Influenza A/H5N1 (Bird Flu) Virus Infections Thursday, October 12, 2023
- CDC Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting The Partnership for International Vaccine Initiatives Thursday, October 12, 2023
- Technical Report: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses Thursday, October 5, 2023
- 2022-2023 Flu Vaccine Coverage Reports Thursday, September 28, 2023
- 2023 Annual News Conference: Preventing Disease This Fall and Winter Thursday, September 28, 2023