Influenza (Flu)

Seasonal influenza (flu) season which runs from October through May has officially begun. Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever during the 2020-2021 flu season to protect yourself and the people around you from flu, and to help reduce the strain on healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information on COVID-19 in Alabama, visit Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Latest News
- Why the Flu Shot Matters Now, More Than Ever (12/16/20).
- Read our joint news release: Get the protection offered by flu shots (09/29/20) with the Alabama Hospital Association and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama.
- Download our 2020-2021 Campaign resources, including our social media toolkit, to share with patients and customers.
- Take 3 actions to fight the flu!
- If you have not already done so, Get Vaccinated!
- There are many myths about the flu vaccine. Learn the facts!
- Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2020-2021 Influenza Season
- For more information about influenza activity in Alabama, visit Data and Surveillance. For flu activity in the U.S., visit CDC FluView.
- Looking for the consultation form for the COVID-19? Visit COVID-19 Healthcare Providers.
Page last updated: December 22, 2020