Influenza: The “Flu”

More than just an inconvenience, Influenza — commonly known as the flu — can be life threatening.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccination as the safest and most effective way to prevent flu.
• Other Types of Flu: Animals and animal-to-human transmission
• People at High Risk: Understand who is as higher risk from flu.
• Prevention: Everyone 6 months and older should receive an annual flu vaccine.
• Symptoms & Diagnosis: Flu can cause mild to severe illness; learn the symptoms.
• For Parents: What parents should know about the flu.
• Treatment: Antiviral drugs may be a treatment option.