Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months and older receive annual influenza vaccination. This year's influenza vaccine protects against three different flu viruses, including the H1N1 virus that caused the pandemic influenza. The following websites provide information on seasonal flu and the vaccine.

Preventing the flu

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm

Information on receiving the influenza vaccine

http://www.preventinfluenza.org/patients.asp

Information for parents on protecting children from the seasonal flu

www.cdc.gov/flu/parents/index.htm

"Why Flu Vaccination Matters", A CDC video vignette

www.youtube.com/user/cdcflu

Flu Clinic Locator
Need to find a flu vaccine clinic? Visit the American Lung Association’s site:

www.flucliniclocator.org