Get a Flu Shot: Quick Guide to Healthy Living
The best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu shot. Adults age 50 and older should get a flu shot every year.... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Children and the Flu Vaccine
This page presents recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on which children should get a flu vaccine. CDC recommends that healthy children aged 6 months up through t... Details >
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Don't Get Sidelined by the Flu Campaign 
Children are two-to-three times more likely to get sick with the flu and spread the virus to others. Because flu outbreaks are a major concern to schools nationwide, the National Association of School... Details >
National Association of School Nurses |
Flu Prevention Toolkit: Real People. Real Solutions
This toolkit provides tips on other ways besides vaccination to prevent flu. All materials are available for download and there are instructions for adding additional logos. Select any of the stories ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Good Flu Health Habits
If you are unable to get your flu shot this year, it is more important than ever to be vigilant and take some simple steps to help prevent the spread of the flu.... Details >
American Lung Association |
Good Health Habits for Preventing Seasonal Flu
The single best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits and antiviral medications are other measures that can help protect against the flu. This page offers simpl... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
Also available in: Chinese-Traditional Hmong Khmer/Cambodian Korean Laotian Thai Vietnamese
Two types of influenza (flu) vaccine are now available. Inactivated (killed) influenza vaccine, given as a shot, has been used in the United States for many years. A live, weakened vaccine was license... Details >
Immunization Action Coalition |
Influenza Symptoms, Protection, and What to Do If You Get Sick
Also available in: Spanish
Influenza (commonly called the “flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. This fact sheet describes common flu symptoms, protection against the flu, and what to do if some... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Is It a Cold or the Flu?
Also available in: Spanish
A checklist of symptoms designed to assist you in determining which of these health problems you may have.... Details >
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Key Facts about Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Also available in: Spanish
The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated. This fact sheet discusses the two types of flu vaccine, best time to get vaccinated, and who should and should not get vaccinated. ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Key Facts about Seasonal Influenza (Flu)
Also available in: Spanish
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine ea... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Preventing Seasonal Flu
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each fall, but good health habits and antiviral medications are other measures that can help protect against the flu. This page links t... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Questions and Answers on FluMist (Influenza Virus Vaccine Live, Intranasal)
This document provides answers to questions about FluMist, which is approved to prevent influenza illness due to influenza A and B viruses in healthy children and adolescents, ages 5-17 years and heal... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Questions and Answers: Antiviral Drugs for Seasonal Flu
This document answers questions regarding seasonal flu vaccine. The questions cover flu vaccine types, treatment, effectiveness, viruses, and more.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Questions and Answers: Influenza Antiviral Medications
This document provides answers to questions about influenza (flu) antiviral medications. The document includes information on what influenza antiviral medications are, how antiviral medications are us... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Questions and Answers: Preventing the Flu
By far, the single best way to prevent the flu is for individuals, especially people at high risk for serious complications from the flu, to get a vaccination each fall. This document presents informa... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Questions and Answers: Seasonal Flu Shot
This document answers questions regarding the seasonal flu shot. The questions cover flu shot effectiveness, risks, side effects, severe problems, and more.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Questions and Answers: The Nasal-Spray Flu Vaccine (Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine [LAIV])
This document answers questions regarding the nasal-spray flu vaccine (or LAIV). The questions cover LAIV use, effectiveness, side effects, storage, active ingredient, and more.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Questions and Answers: Thimerosal in Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
This document answers questions regarding thimerosal in seasonal influenza vaccine. The document discusses thimerosal, the safety of children as well as pregnant women who receive an influenza vaccine... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Seasonal Flu Information for Schools & Childcare Providers
Educators, staff, and parents can help slow the spread of colds and seasonal flu. This page provides information on preventing the flu. The page also links to resources for those interested in reading... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |