Facts About Influenza
It is estimated that up to 45 million people in the US experience symptomatic illness each year.1
From the 2010-11 through the 2019-20 flu seasons, the estimated death rate from flu has ranged from a low of 12,000 persons in 2011-12 to a high of 52,000 in the 2017-18 season.3
Influenza causes more hospitalizations among children under 5 years of age than any other vaccine-preventable disease.1 Total estimated hospitalization in patients of all ages reached 710,000 in the 2017-18 flu season.3
Influenza Vaccination Eligibility Criteria
- Annually for persons 6 months of age and older who do not have contraindications1
Influenza Downloadable Resources
References
- Hall E. Influenza. In: Hall E, Wodi AP, Hamborsky J, Morelli V, Schillie S, eds. Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. Public Health Foundation; 2021. Reviewed August 18, 2021. Accessed January 30, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/flu.html
- Influenza (flu). How flu spreads. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Revised September 20, 2022. Accessed January 30, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/spread.htm
- Past seasons estimated influenza disease burden. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Reviewed November 22, 2023. Accessed January 22, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/past-seasons.html