Infection Control
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Influenza (or flu) is a highly contagious viral infection and is one of the most severe illnesses of the winter season. Every year in the United States, on average 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications, and; about 36,000 people die from flu. Check out our Truths and Myths about the flu.
H1N1 (Swine flu) virus
This new virus first was detected in the United States in April 2009. Read more...
Influenza can make people of any age ill. Although most people and children are ill with influenza for only a few days, some have a much more serious illness and may need to be hospitalized. Influenza may also lead to pneumonia and/or death. If you do happen to come down with the flu, follow these tips for a speedy recovery.
The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year.
There other ways to protect yourself as well. Check out our Flu Fighter's Checklist to help stay healthy during the flu season!
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