Influenza (Flu)
Influenza Updates:
- Laboratory-confirmed flu activity is low at this time.
- A COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing.
CDC Recommends:
- October is a good time to get a flu vaccine.
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, October 16, 2020
- Flu Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups Monday, October 5, 2020
- Pediatric Flu Deaths Reach New High Mark During 2019-2020 Friday, October 2, 2020
- CDC 2020-2021 Flu Vaccine Campaign Kickoff Thursday, October 1, 2020
- Estimated Influenza Illnesses, Medical visits, Hospitalizations, and Deaths in the United States — 2019–2020 Influenza Season Thursday, October 1, 2020
Page last reviewed: October 16, 2020