The 2008-2009 flu season will begin in October and run through April or May. Every year, the flu and its complications affect thousands of individuals nationwide. The disease kills 36,000 people and hospitalizes 200,000 annually. While the flu does affect young children, adults aged 50 years and above are the primary group affected by the disease.

Flu Information:

• Flu Information & FAQs
• Flu Quiz: "Are You at Risk for the Flu?"
• Facts vs. Myths about Flu Shots
• Current ACIP Recommendations on Influenza (published 7/17/08)

Additional Flu Resources:

• 2007-2008 Flu Season Summary
• CDC's Flu Site
• CDC's Flu Activity Reports
• Flu Clinic Finder - North Carolina
• National Flu Clinic Locator - from the American Lung Association
• National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
• NC DHHS Communicable Disease Branch

Educational Materials:

• Cover Your Cough - English
• Cover Your Cough - Spanish
• What Parents Need to Know About the Flu - (color)
• What Parents Need to Know About the Flu - (black & white)
• What Schools Need to Know About Preventing the Spread of Flu - (color)
• What Schools Need to Know About Preventing the Spread of Flu - (black & white)
• Good Health Manners - English
• Good Health Manners - Spanish
• CDC's Patient and Provider Educational Materials