"I Got My Flu Shot!" -- Poster in Color


2011-2012 Flu Season
Information about flu activity during this season.

A Love Lost, PDF
The fotonovela is a tool to help facilitate a discussion of the importance of influenza vaccination among pregnant women. The fotonovela is available in Spanish and English (bilingual).

Answers to Common Questions about the Flu Vaccine (streaming video)


Antiviral Agents for the Treatment and Chemoprophylaxis of Influenza: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
This report contains information on treatment and chemoprophylaxis of influenza virus infection and provides a summary of the effectiveness and safety of antiviral treatment medications.

Avian Influenza A Virus Infections in Humans


"I Got My Flu Shot" -- Brochure in Color


Avian Influenza Related Links


Avian Influenza in Birds


CDC Expert Commentaries on Medscape: Influenza Vaccination 2011-2012: Recommendations with Tim Uyeki, MD, MPH, MPP


CDC Expert Commentaries on Medscape: It's Not Too Late to Vaccinate! with Joseph Bresee, MD


CDC Confirms 5th Case of New Swine-Origin H3N2 Reassortant in Maine
The patient in Maine was reported to have attended an agricultural fair where animals, including pigs, were present.

CDC Expert Commentary on Medscape: Variant H3N2 Influenza Virus: What You Should Know with Michael Jhung, MD, MPH


CDC Interim Guidance for Workers who are Employed at Commercial Swine Farms: Preventing the Spread of Influenza A Viruses


CDC Urges People with Chronic Health Conditions to Get a Flu Vaccine PDF


Cleaning to Prevent Flu for Refugees PDF


Combata la influenza Calcomania estatica, PDF


Customizable OB/GYN Card - PDF
Add doctor signature/office stamp

Customizable OB/GYN Card, version 2, PDF
Add doctor signature/office stamp

Customizable Specialist Card, PDF
Enter patient name, check specific conditions, add doctor signature/office stamp

Desarrollando la comunidad a traves de la salud y el bienestar, PDF


Don’t Delay. Get the flu shot right away. (Older Adults) PDF


Don’t wait—Vaccinate (Young Adults) PDF


Embarazadas y bebes - Blancos de la gripe (Pregnant Women and Infants - Targets for the Flu)


Esta embarazada? Proteja a su bebe y a usted misma - Vacunese contra la gripe (Pregnant? Protect Your Baby and Yourself - Get a Flu Shot)


Esta temporada la mejor proteccion contra la gripe es vacunarse - Farmaceuticos (The best protection against the flu this season is a flu vaccine-Pharmacists)


Evaluation and Capacity Review Tools
This page contains evaluation and capacity review tools for use by CDC international partners and collaborating countries participating in influenza surveillance, laboratory testing, and pandemic preparedness and response activities.

FDA Communication on Use of Jet Injectors with Influenza Vaccines
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising health care professionals not to use injector devices to administer influenza vaccines

Fact Sheet: Protect Yourself Against H3N2v and Seasonal Influenza (Flu)


Fight the Flu Static Cling, PDF
Post on business windows, restroom mirrors

Flu Vaccine Information for Pregnant Women and Children (streaming video)


Flu Vaccine Recommended for Almost Everyone, PDF


Flu Warning Signs That Need Medical Care Right Away (streaming video)


Flu and You for Refugees PDF


Flu: Medicine Safety and Children (streaming video)


FluVaxView 2010-11 Influenza Season Additional Table: National Influenza Vaccination Coverage Estimates by Race/ethnicity and Age Group PDF


FluView - Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report


Gather together this season and prevent flu. (American Indian/Alaskan Natives) PDF


Got Asthma? Get a Flu Shot! PDF


Gripe: Cuidar a una persona enferma en casa


Have You Heard, December 23, 2011: CDC Confirms Detection of A Different Influenza A Variant Virus


Have You Heard, December 9, 2011: CDC confirms two human infections with novel influenza viruses


Have You Heard, February 7, 2012: CDC Recommendations for Influenza Antiviral Medications Remain Unchanged


Fight flu at work and at home. (Nurses/Health Care Workers) PDF


Have You Heard, November 22, 2011: Iowa Reports Novel Influenza Infections in Three Children


Have You Heard, November 4, 2011: CDC Confirms the 6th and 7th Cases of Swine-Origin Influenza A H3N2 Virus with 2009 H1N1 M Gene


Have You Heard, September 1, 2011: Clarification Regarding Media Coverage of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Viruses in Asia
This Have You Heard posting provides clarification regarding recent media coverage stemming from a Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) press release about highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) viruses in Asia.

Have You Heard, September 6, 2011: Number of Swine Origin H3 Infections in Pennsylvania Rises to Three
This Have You Heard posting provides information about three cases of human infection with swine origin influenza A (H3) viruses in children in Pennsylvania

Health Alert Network (HAN)
CDC issued a HAN to notify clinicians and CDC partners that updated CDC guidance regarding the use of Influenza Antiviral Agents and Rapid Diagnostic Tests for the 2010-2011 season is now available from the CDC website.

Health Care Personnel Flu Vaccination, Internet Panel Survey, United States, November 2011


Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus


Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Birds and Other Animals


Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in People


How to Know if You Have the Flu: Flu Symptoms (streaming video)


If Your Child Gets Sick with Flu for Refugees PDF


If you have HIV or AIDS, take care of yourself. Get a flu shot. PDF


Influenza Outbreak Management in Long-Term Care Facilities
Offers information related to vaccination, testing, infection control, antiviral treatment, and antiviral chemoprophylaxis.

Influenza Type A Viruses and Subtypes


Influenza vaccination of health care providers in long-term care: Letter from the Assistant Secretary for Health, PDF


Influenza vaccination of pregnant women: letter to providers PDF


Information on Avian Influenza


Information on Variant Influenza A Viruses


Interim Guidance for Influenza Surveillance: Additional specimen collection for detection of Influenza A(H3N2)v Virus infections


Interim Guidance on Case Definitions to be Used For Investigations of Influenza A(H3N2)v Virus Cases


Interim Guidance on Specimen Collection, Processing, and Testing for Patients with Suspect Influenza A(H3N2)v Virus Infection


International Program Highlight
Africa Influenza Surveillance Advances with Recent Data Management Training

International Program Highlight: CDC Influenza Division Co-Hosts Writing Workshops In Bangkok, Nairobi and Seoul.
This year the Influenza Division co-hosted a series of three four-day-long writing workshops in Thailand, Kenya, and the Republic of Korea. The intent of the writing workshops was to help cooperative agreement recipients write about their work and ultimately to help them share their important findings with the public health community.

International Program Highlight: CDC Meets With 23 African Countries to Discuss Influenza Surveillance


International Program Highlight: Visits Highlight the Importance of CDC’s Influenza Activities in India
In August 2011, CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden visited India and saw firsthand CDC’s important work. Dr. Frieden returned with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius in January 2012 to learn more about CDC’s collaborations around influenza surveillance and research in India.

It's not too late to vaccinate - Get your flu vaccine today!
Article: Late Season Flu

Las embarazadas necesitan la vacuna contra la gripe, PDF


Lessons from a Virus: Public Health Laboratories Respond to the H1N1 Pandemic - PDF


Luche contra la gripe en el trabajo y en el hogar - Conozca los datos - Enfermeras y personal de cuidados de salud (Fight flu at work and at home - get the facts - Nurses and Healthcare Workers)


MMWR Update: Influenza Activity --- United States and Worldwide, May 22--September 3, 2011
This report summarizes influenza activity in the United States and worldwide since the last update

MMWR: Influenza-Associated Pediatric Deaths --- United States, September 2010--August 2011
This report summarizes the 115 cases of influenza-associated pediatric mortality reported to CDC that occurred from September 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011.

Make a statement this flu season. PDF
For People with HIV/AIDS

Misconceptions about Flu and the Flu Vaccine (streaming video)
Dr. Joe Bresee addresses questions and misconceptions about the flu and the flu vaccine.

NEW: 2011-2012 Influenza (Flu) Season Questions and Answers


NEW: FDA Licenses Fluzone Intradermal


NEW: Flu Information for Travelers
CDC influenza prevention recommendations for travelers.

NEW: Fluzone Intradermal Fact Sheet


NEW: Influenza vaccination coverage estimates from the March 2011 National Flu survey-United States, 2010-11 influenza season


NEW: International Program Highlight
CDC and International Partners Examine 2009 H1N1 Pandemic Response

NEW: Questions and Answers: Intradermal Influenza (Flu) Vaccination


NEW: The Flu, a Guide for Parents. Tri-fold flyer in color - PDF


NIVW Flyer - Have you gotten your flu vaccine? It's not too late! PDF 8.5" x 11"


Lugares que ofrecenla vacuna contra la influenza, PDF


NIVW It’s not too late to vaccinate – Get your flu vaccine today! PDF


NIVW Poster - Have you gotten your flu vaccine? It's not too late! Print-ready PDF 18.58" x 24.58"


NIVW Update from HHS and CDC, PDF


NIVW: Resources for Faith-Based and Community Organizations
Information for community and faith-based organizations (CFBOs) that know their communities well and can help keep communities healthy during the flu season.

National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership
The National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership (NIVDP) is a national multi-sector campaign, spearheaded by local influential partners who commit to promote the importance of flu vaccination among underserved populations. Collaborations are building at a fast rate with over 100 partners committed to the cause and spreading the word about flu vaccination.

National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership December Newsletter, PDF


National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, February Newsletter, PDF


NIVDP Newsletter 11/2011 PDF


National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, January Newsletter, PDF


National Influenza Vaccination Week: Free NIVW Web Tools
CDC will be supporting organizations across the country in their vaccination efforts during National Influenza Vaccination Week. There are podcasts, ecards and other e-health activities to support this effort. You can help in promoting the ongoing flu vaccine efforts by placing these graphics on your web pages.

National Influenza Vaccination Week: Materials


National Influenza Vaccination Week:Submit Your Plans
National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is a national observance that was established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination, as well as fostering greater use of flu vaccine after the holiday season into January and beyond. NIVW 2011-2012 is scheduled for December 4-10, 2011.

National Influenza Vaccination WeekMedia Toolkit, PDF


National Mid-Season Flu Vaccination Coverage, National Flu Survey, United States, 2011-12 Influenza Season


No es demasiado tarde para vacunarse (It's Not Too Late To Vaccinate)


No tiene excusas, necesita la vacuna contra la gripe, PDF


PSA: Protect yourself, protect your family. Everyone needs a flu vaccine.


Padres
Spanish matte article targeting parents

Past Flu Seasons
Questions and Answers from past flu seasons, back to 2006-2007.

Piensa que no corre riesgo de contraer gripe? Podria estar muy equivocado (Think You're Not at Risk for Flu? You Might be Dead Wrong)


Pregnancy and Influenza Vaccine Safety
Feature on flu vaccine and pregnancy studies presented at IDSA's 2011 Annual Meeting.

Pregnant Women and Flu Shots, Internet Panel Survey, United States November 2011


Pregnant? Protect Your Baby and Yourself – Get a Flu Shot, PDF


Press Release: CDC issues initial 2011-2012 seasonal FluView report
Flu activity is currently low, making this the perfect time to get vaccinated.

Press Release: CDC report details influenza prevention and treatment for children and teens
The study reports 115 influenza–associated deaths of people younger than 18, from September 2010 through August 2011 and highlights the importance of both annual vaccination and rapid antiviral treatment.

Prevention Strategies for Seasonal and Influenza A(H3N2)v in Health Care Settings


Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2011
This document provides updated guidance for the use of influenza vaccines in the United States for the 2011-12 influenza season. Vaccination of all persons aged 6 months or older continues to be recommended. Although influenza vaccine strains for the 2011-12 season are unchanged from those for the 2010-11 season, annual vaccination is recommended even for those who received the vaccine for the previous season.

Publico Estadounidenses mayores (65+)
Spanish matte article targeting older adults (65 years and older)

Publico Personas con condiciones subyacentes de salud
Spanish matte article targeting people with chronic health conditions

Publico: Adultos jovenes (19-24 anos)
Spanish matte article targeting young adults (19-24 years)

Publico: Mujeres embarazadas y padres de ninos pequenos
Spanish matte article targeting pregnant women and parents of young children

Que debe saber sobre los medicamentos antivirales contra la influenza (What You Should Know About Flu Antiviral Drugs)


Questions and Answers: Vaccine Selection for the 2011-2012 Influenza Season


Recent Influenza Vaccination Trends across Influenza Seasons


Responding to Influenza: A Toolkit for Prenatal Care Providers
This print-ready color brochure provides basic information and communication resources to help prenatal care providers implement recommendations from CDC's guidance.

Reunase esta temporada y prevenga la gripe. (Gather together this season and prevent flu)


Seasonal Flu Materials for Refugees
Four seasonal flu documents were developed as a result of focus groups and educational sessions conducted with refugees in their native languages. The materials are designed to improve knowledge of seasonal flu in refugee populations; thus they are written in the native languages of refugee populations commonly resettled in the United States. All four documents are tailored for low literacy populations by using minimal text and using visual cues to portray seasonal flu information.

Seasonal Flu: International Situation Update
This report is a summary of key influenza-related updates created from regional World Health Organization (WHO) reports, country reports, CDC field staff updates, and other sources. Updates are listed by region.

Talking to Children about Flu for Refugees PDF


Situation Update: Summary of Weekly FluView


Swine-Origin Influenza A (H3N2) Virus Infection in Two Children - Indiana and Pennsylvania, July - August 2011. MMWR 2011;60 (Early Release); 1-4.


Tarjeta de especialista, PDF
Espacio reservado para firma del medico o sello del consultorio

Telebriefing on U.S. Influenza Activity and Vaccination Rates for Current Season
CDC Announces National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 4-10

The Flu Ends With U sticker, PDF


The best protection against the flu this season is a flu vaccine-Pharmacists, PDF


Tema: Seguridad de la vacuna
Spanish matte article about flu vaccine safety

The flu vaccine - Protection from the flu. Peace of mind for you. PDF


Think You're Not at Risk for the Flu? You Might be Dead Wrong, PDF


Tiene asma? Vacunese contra la gripe! (Got Asthma? Get a Flu Shot!)


Tomese el tiempo para ponerse la vacuna contra la influenza (Take Time to Get a Flu Vaccine)


Toolkit: Teaching Children about the Flu: lesson plans and activities for child care and early childhood programs


Transcript of August 18, 2011, CDC Telebriefing on Influenza Vaccination with CDC's Dr. Carolyn Bridges, Dr. Lisa Grohskopf and Dr. Carla Black.
Topics include the 2011-2012 ACIP influenza vaccine recommendations and vaccine coverage among pregnant women and health care personnel.

Transmission of Avian Influenza A Viruses Between Animals and People


Treating Influenza (Flu), PDF


UPDATE: 2010-2011 Influenza Antiviral Medications: A Summary for Clinicians
A summary of the 2010-2011 influenza antiviral recommendations for clinicians

UPDATE: Reported Human Infections with Swine Origin Influenza Viruses (SOIV) in the United States since 2005


UPDATED Guidance for the Prevention and Control of Influenza in the Peri- and Postpartum Settings
This guidance highlights some of the important recommendations contained in Prevention Strategies for Seasonal Influenza in Health Care Settings as well as supplemental strategies specific to hospitalized pregnant, intrapartum, and postpartum women and their newborns during the birth hospitalization.

UPDATED Settings Where High-Risk Persons and Their Contacts May Be Targeted For Vaccination


UPDATED: "Take 3" Actions To Fight The Flu, brochure in color, PDF.


UPDATED: "Take 3" Actions To Fight The Flu, poster in color, PDF.


UPDATED: 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
Both VIS for Live, Intranasal and Inactivated are updated.

UPDATED: 2011-12 Influenza Vaccine and Vaccination Information
Information added regarding: What should I do if I got an influenza vaccine using a needle-free jet injector? Do I need to get vaccinated again?

UPDATED: 2011-12 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Updates Questions and Answers


UPDATED: 2011-2012 Flu Season
This page provides information about the 2011-2012 influenza season, including information about the season's vaccines, vaccination recommendations and disease activity.

UPDATED: 2011-2012 Influenza Antiviral Medications: Summary for Clinicians


UPDATED: Children, the Flu, and the Flu Vaccine


UPDATED: Fluzone High-Dose Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Questions and Answers


UPDATED: Guidance Documents Related to Preventing the Spread of Influenza A Viruses


UPDATED: Guidance for School Administrators to Help Reduce the Spread of Seasonal Influenza in K-12 Schools


UPDATED: Influenza Division International Program
This report summarizes CDC Influenza Division International Program activities during the 2010 Fiscal Year.

UPDATED: Influenza Prevention: Information for Travelers


UPDATED: Influenza Vaccination Coverage
Influenza vaccination coverage for the United States is estimated annually by CDC utilizing data from several nationally representative surveys. For the 2010-11 influenza season, additional assessment systems have been developed to provide timely coverage estimates for selected populations.

UPDATED: Influenza Vaccination Information for Health Care Workers


UPDATED: Influenza Vaccination: A Summary for Clinicians


UPDATED: Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness: Questions and Answers for Health Professionals


UPDATED: Information on H3N2 Variant Influenza A Viruses


Pregnant Women and Infants – Targets for the Flu, PDF


UPDATED: Information on Swine Influenza/Variant Influenza Viruses


UPDATED: Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine
The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year.

UPDATED: Key Facts about Canine Influenza (Dog Flu)


UPDATED: Key Facts about Human Infections with Variant Viruses (Swine Origin Influenza Viruses in Humans)


UPDATED: Key Facts about Influenza (Flu) and Flu Vaccine


UPDATED: National Influenza Vaccination Week.
NIVW 2011-2012 is scheduled for December 4-10, 2011.

UPDATED: National Influenza Vaccination Week: Calendar of Events


UPDATED: No More Excuses, You Need a Flu Vaccine - PDF


UPDATED: Protecting Against Influenza (Flu): Advice for Caregivers of Children Less Than 6 Months Old


UPDATED: Questions & Answers -- 2010-2011 Flu Season -- Frequently Asked Questions


UPDATED: Questions & Answers -- Vaccine Effectiveness -- How Well Does the Flu Vaccine Work?


UPDATED: Questions and Answers about Seasonal Flu Vaccine


UPDATED: Questions and Answers about Seasonal Influenza


UPDATED: Questions and Answers about the 2010-2011 Influenza (Flu) Season


UPDATED: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)


UPDATED: Reports on Flu Vaccination Coverage and Utilization for 2010-11 Influenza Season


UPDATED: Seasonal Flu Shot Questions and Answers


UPDATED: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Dosage and Administration Questions and Answers.


UPDATED: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Safety: A Summary for Clinicians


UPDATED: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine, Total Doses Distributed


UPDATED: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine-Total Doses Distributed


UPDATED: Seasonal Influenza: Preventing Flu


UPDATED: The Flu Season
Summary of peak flu activity for the United States by month for the 1976-77 through 2010-11 flu seasons as well as information on the U.S. influenza surveillance system.

UPDATED: The Flu, a Guide for Parents. Brochure in color - PDF


UPDATED: Transmission of Influenza Viruses from Animals to People


UPDATED: Types of Influenza Viruses


UPDATED: Vaccine Effectiveness - How Well Does the Flu Vaccine Work?


UPDATED: Vaccine Safety Monitoring Systems for 2011-2012 Influenza Season


UPDATED: Variant (Swine Origin) Influenza Viruses in Humans


UPDATED: What You Should Know About Flu Antiviral Drugs


UPDATED: What You Should Know About Flu Antiviral Drugs, PDF


Un Amor Perdido, PDF
La fotonovela es una herramienta para ayudar a facilitar una conversación sobre la importancia de la vacunación contra la influenza en mujeres embarazadas. La fotonovela esta en ingles y español (bilingue).

Updated: FluVaxView Influenza Vaccination Coverage


Vaccine Composition for the 2011-2012 Northern Hemisphere Influenza Season
A World Health Organization (WHO) Global Alert and Response (GAR)

Vaccine Safety PDF


Vacuna contra la gripe recomendada para todos (Flu Vaccine Now Recommended for Everyone)


Video: Antiviral Treatment of Influenza: The Latest Guidelines - Alicia M. Fry, MD, MPH


Video: Get Up to Date on Rapid Influenza Testing
CDC Expert Commentaries on Medscape: Daniel B. Jernigan, MD, MPH

WHO Global Influenza Surveillance Network Manual for Laboratory Diagnosis and Virological Surveillance of Influenza
WHO has developed this manual in order to strengthen the laboratory diagnosis and virological surveillance of influenza infection by providing standard methods for the collection, detection, isolation and characterization of viruses.

What People Who Raise Pigs Need To Know About Influenza (Flu)


Who Should Get Vaccinated Against Influenza
This page provides a complete list of all groups recommended for flu vaccination, as well as the populations not recommended for TIV (flu shot) and/or LAIV (nasal spray).

Yo Me Vacuno stickers 2-inch, PDF
Diseñado para la impresión de calcomanías de 2”, 12 calcomnías por hoja.

Yo Me Vacuno stickers 2.5-inch, PDF
Diseñado para la impresión de calcomanías de 2.5”, 9 calcomnías por hoja.