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

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 …

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 …

Jan 24, 2025 · The CDC released some new flu data to the public on Friday, despite the Trump administration’s halt of nearly all scientific communication coming from federal health agencies.

3 days ago · An analysis of CDC data shows that cases of influenza-like illnesses in doctors offices and urgent care centers appear to be higher than they’ve been in at least 28 years. No …

Oct 28, 2024 · Learn about the flu season, including how CDC track flu activity and when flu activity occurs and most often peaks.

3 days ago · As of Feb. 6, 2025, most states have "high" or "very high" levels of flu-like illness. This map from the CDC uses the proportion of outpatient visits to health care providers for …

3 days ago · The flu has forced schools to shut down in some states. The Godley Independent School District, a 3,200-student system near Fort Worth, Texas, last week closed for three …

1 day ago · The CDC says on its website: "Flu can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly. Flu is a contagious respiratory illness …

3 days ago · In early January, influenza hospitalizations reached a record high of 10.2 per 100,000 — this is the highest peak weekly rate observed during all flu seasons since 2010, …