Flu (Influenza)
Influenza (Flu) Treatment
Flu antiviral drugs can be used to treat flu illness and help prevent serious flu-related complications, including hospitalization and death
US Health Officials Urge Vaccination To Help Protect Against a Potentially Severe Flu Season
Following a mild flu season in 2021-2022, an NFID survey shows only 49% of US adults plan to get a flu vaccine this season
2022 National Survey: Attitudes about Influenza and Pneumococcal Disease, and the Impacts of COVID-19
NFID 2022 National Survey on flu and pneumococcal disease in the context of COVID-19
Flu Season Predictions with Kathleen M. Neuzil, MD, MPH
S1, E3: NFID Vice President Kathleen M. Neuzil, MD, MPH, shares predictions for the upcoming flu season and her thoughts about the politicization of vaccine science …
How to Tell the Difference between Flu, RSV, COVID-19, and the Common Cold
Graphic listing common symptoms of respiratory viruses
Traveling Flu Bug
Help #TravelingFluBug spread awareness, not disease! Join the journey to help #FightFlu. Download and print out the Flu Bug and take a picture of the cutout in…
Teamwork Is the Dreamwork (in Increasing Vaccination Rates)
Research shows that strong recommendations from healthcare professionals matter in increasing vaccination rates. Special thanks to Premier Medical Associates for sharing how they emphasized what can often be an overlooked step to driving improvement in adult immunization rates, by focusing on how to make strong vaccine recommendations to patients …
Texting to Improve Health Outcomes
During the COVID-19 pandemic, routine vaccination rates declined across all age groups. Special thanks to NFID partner, VaxCare, for this guest blog post on the successful use of text messages to increase influenza (flu) vaccination rates, even during a tough season …
Brent’s Story (Flu)
Brent was a vibrant and healthy 29-year-old chef with a bright future ahead of him when he became ill and eventually died from flu
Increasing Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Among US Black Adults
December 2021 survey assessing US Black adult (age 18-49 years) knowledge and attitudes toward influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccination