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. Chapter 12: Influenza. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Reviewed April 1, 2024. Accessed August 23, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-12-influenza.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/flu.html
- Influenza (flu). How flu spreads. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Reviewed March 22, 2024. Accessed August 16, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/spread.htm
- About Estimated Flu Burden. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Reviewed August 2, 2024. Accessed August 23, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/flu-burden/php/about/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fflu%2Fabout%2Fdisease%2Fburden.htm
