The Centers for Disease Control say that the flu vaccine is the best defense against seasonal flu. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get the flu vaccine. Use the Flu Vaccine Finder to find a flu vaccine location near you.
Flu resources for your business
- Business Planning for Seasonal Flu – from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services flu.gov
- Seasonal Flu Information for Businesses & Employers – from the Centers for Disease Control
- Influenza Outbreak: What your business should be doing – tips from Zurich Insurance
Flu resources for healthcare providers
- Health Professionals – Seasonal Flu – from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services flu.gov
- Influenza Vaccination Information for Health Care Workers – from the Centers for Disease Control
- Get the CDC Influenza App for Clinicians and Health Care Professionals
Flu resources for schools & childcare Providers
- School Planing – Seasonal Flu – from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services flu.gov
- Seasonal Flu Information for Schools & Childcare Providers – from the Centers for Disease Control
Flu resources for the general public
- Flu.gov
- Flu Symptoms and Treatment
- Google flu trends – track severity by interactive map
- Flu Information for Parents with Young Children – from the Centers for Disease Control
- Flu information for travelers – from the Centers for Disease Control
- People at High Risk of Developing Flu–Related Complications – The Centers for Disease Contol notes that most people who get the flu will have mild illness, will not need medical care or antiviral drugs, and will recover in less than two weeks. Some people, however, are more likely to get flu complications that result in being hospitalized and occasionally result in death. Learn more about people at high risk.