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What's New on this Site

This page lists updates to fact sheets, questions & answers, and other content on this site. For press releases, health advisories, and other news related to seasonal flu, see News & Highlights.

Date  New & Updated
May 28, 2008 Update: Avian Influenza A Virus Infections of Humans
May 23, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending May 17 (Week 20)
May 16, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending May 10 (Week 19)
May 9, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending May 3 (Week 18)
May 2, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending April 26 (Week 17)
Apr 25, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Apr 19 (Week 16)
Apr 18, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Apr 12 (Week 15)
Apr 18, 2008 The 2007-2008 Flu Season
Updated information on the 2007-2008 influenza season.
Apr 11, 2008 Influenza Antiviral Drug Resistance
Updated statistics and information on influenza antiviral drug resistance in the 2007-2008 season.
Apr 11, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Apr 05 (Week 14)
Apr 4, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Mar 29 (Week 13)
Mar 28, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Mar 22 (Week 12)
Mar 21, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Mar 15 (Week 11)
Mar 14, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Mar 8 (Week 10)
Mar 7, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Mar 1 (Week 9)
Feb 29, 2008 The 2007-2008 Flu Season
Updated information on the 2007-2008 influenza season.
Feb 29, 2008 Influenza Antiviral Drug Resistance
Updated statistics and information on influenza antiviral drug resistance in the 2007-2008 season.
Feb 29, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Feb 23 (Week 8)
Feb 22, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Feb 16 (Week 7)
Feb 22, 2008 The 2007-2008 Flu Season
Updated information on the 2007-2008 influenza season.
Feb 22, 2008 Influenza Antiviral Drug Resistance
Updated statistics and information on influenza antiviral drug resistance in the 2007-2008 season.
Feb 22, 2008 Selecting the Viruses in the Influenza Vaccine
Feb 20, 2008 Updated: CDC Influenza Pandemic Operation Plan (OPLAN) from January 11, 2008
Feb 15, 2008 The 2007-2008 Flu Season
Updated information on the 2007-2008 influenza season.
Feb 15, 2008 Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Updated information on influenza and influenza vaccine in the 2007-2008 season.
Feb 15, 2008 Influenza Antiviral Drug Resistance
Updated statistics and information on influenza antiviral drug resistance in the 2007-2008 season.
Feb 15, 2008 Misconceptions about Influenza and Influenza Vaccine
Updated information on common misconceptions about influenza and influenza vaccine.
Feb 15, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Feb 9 (Week 6)
Feb 12, 2008 Selecting the Viruses in the Influenza Vaccine
Feb 8, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Feb 2 (Week 5)
Feb 8 , 2008 Preventing Seasonal Flu: CDC Says "Take 3" this Flu Season
Feb 6, 2008 Taking Care of Yourself—What to Do if You Get Sick with Flu
Feb 1, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Jan 26 (Week 4)
Jan 29, 2008 Late Season Vaccination Activities
Jan 25, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Jan 19 (Week 3)
Jan 18, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Jan 12 (Week 2)
Jan 18, 2008 CDC Influenza Pandemic Operation Plan (OPLAN)
Jan 11, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Jan 5 (Week 1)
Jan 9, 2008 Flu Basics
Reorganized section for better access to consumer information.
Jan 8, 2008 Influenza Vaccination: A Summary for Clinicians
Jan 4, 2008 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Dec 29 (Week 52)
Dec 28, 2007 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Dec 22 (Week 51)
Dec 21, 2007 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Dec 15 (Week 50)
Dec 19, 2007 Holiday Checklist Poster
Dec 14, 2007 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Dec 8 (Week 49)
Dec 7, 2007 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Dec 1 (Week 48)
Dec 6, 2007 Questions & Answers: The 2007-2008 Flu Season
Nov 30, 2007 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Nov 24 (Week 47)
Nov 30, 2007 Questions & Answers: Vaccine Effectiveness
Nov 26, 2007 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Nov 17 (Week 46)
Nov 23, 2007 Letter from Dr. Gerberding to healthcare workers encouraging flu vaccination
Nov 16, 2007 The Flu: A Guide for Parents
Nov 16, 2007 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Nov 10 (Week 45)
Nov 9, 2007 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Nov 3 (Week 44)
Nov 6, 2007 Public Service Announcements (PSAs) for National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW)
NIVW related video, audio, and transcripts
Nov 2, 2007 Materials for National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW)
Nov 2, 2007 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Oct 27 (Week 43)
Oct 26, 2007 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Oct 20 (Week 42)
Oct 26, 2007 Press Release: CDC Advisory Committee Recommends Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine for Children Ages Two to Five  Learn more about Adobe Acrobat Reader 
Oct 26, 2007 Protecting Against Flu: Advice for Caregivers of Children Less Than 6 Months Old
Oct 26, 2007 Questions & Answers: The Nasal-Spray Flu Vaccine (Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine [LAIV])
Added nasal influenza vaccine LAIV (FluMist®) update and note regarding "healthy."
Oct 26 , 2007 Influenza Symptoms
Added nasal influenza vaccine LAIV (FluMist®) update and note regarding "healthy."
Oct 26, 2007 Questions & Answers: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Supply and Vaccination Prioritization Recommendations for the U.S. 2007-08 Influenza Season
Added nasal influenza vaccine LAIV (FluMist®) update and note regarding "healthy."
Oct 26 , 2007 Questions & Answers: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Production, Supply, and Distribution in the United States
Added nasal influenza vaccine LAIV (FluMist®) update and note regarding "healthy."
Oct 26, 2007 HIV/AIDS and the Flu
Added nasal influenza vaccine LAIV (FluMist®) update and note regarding "healthy."
Oct 26, 2007 Questions & Answers: Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Added nasal influenza vaccine LAIV (FluMist®) update and note regarding "healthy."
Oct 26, 2007 Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Added nasal influenza vaccine LAIV (FluMist®) update and note regarding "healthy."
Oct 19, 2007 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Oct 13 (Week 41)
Oct 19, 2007 Antiviral Drugs and Influenza  Learn more about Adobe Acrobat Reader 
Updated information for the 2007-08 season
Oct 19, 2007 Key Facts About Influenza and Influenza Vaccine  Learn more about Adobe Acrobat Reader 
Added note about "healthy" persons ages 2-49 and the nasal-spray vaccine.
Oct 19 , 2007 Influenza Symptoms, Protection, and What to Do if You get Sick  Learn more about Adobe Acrobat Reader 
Added note about "healthy" persons ages 2-49 and the nasal-spray vaccine.
Oct 19, 2007 Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine Learn more about Adobe Acrobat Reader 
Added note about "healthy" persons ages 2-49 and the nasal-spray vaccine.
Oct 16, 2007 2007–08 Influenza Vaccine Dosage Chart  Learn more about Adobe Acrobat Reader 
Oct 12, 2007 U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending Oct 6 (Week 40)
Oct 12, 2007 Thimerosal in Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
Oct 12, 2007 Vaccine Supply for the U.S. 2007-08 Influenza Season
Oct 2, 2007 Preventing the Spread of Influenza (the Flu) in Child Care Settings
Guidance for administrators, care providers, and other staff
Oct 1, 2007 Influenza: Self-Reported Vaccination Coverage Trends 1989 - 2006  Learn more about Adobe Acrobat Reader 
Oct 1, 2007 Pneumococcal: Self-Reported Pneumococcal Vaccination Coverage Trends 1989 - 2006  Learn more about Adobe Acrobat Reader 
Sep 18, 2007 Selecting the Viruses in the Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
Sep 17, 2007 New Version of CDC Seasonal Flu Website Launched!
Sep 17, 2007 2007-08 Flu Gallery - Free Flu Materials
This season’s materials reflect outreach to high-risk groups, including caregivers and parents of infants, parents of children with asthma and diabetes, adults who live with at-risk seniors, and Spanish language materials emphasizing protecting the family.
Sep 17, 2007 Order Select Pre-printed Flu Materials
Materials from previous seasons are still available.
Sep 17, 2007 Patient & Provider Education
Added information on where to download free flu materials for the 2007-08 flu season and where to order free flu materials from previous seasons.
Aug 28, 2007 Flu Research
CDC carries out and supports flu research in an effort to reduce the health burden flu places on society and to promote improvements in human health…
Aug 28, 2007 Questions & Answers: 2006-07 Influenza (Flu) Season
Updated with final information for last season
Aug 10, 2007 MMWR Update: Influenza Activity—United States and Worldwide, 2006-07 Season, and Composition of the 2007-08 Influenza Vaccine

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