Influenza (Flu)
Influenza Updates:
- Laboratory-confirmed flu activity is low at this time.
- A COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing.
CDC Recommends:
- CDC is preparing for the upcoming flu season and has now published flu vaccine recommendations for the 2020-2021 season.
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.
Other Types of Influenza
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What's New
- Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Friday, August 28, 2020
- CDC Study Finds Sudden, Serious Cardiac Events Common in Adults Hospitalized with Flu Monday, August 24, 2020
- 2019-20 Season’s Pediatric Flu Deaths Tie High Mark Set During 2017-18 Season Friday, August 21, 2020
- Summary: 'Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)—United States, 2020-21' Thursday, August 20, 2020
- Protect Your Health This Season Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Page last reviewed: August 28, 2020