Flu activity continues to increase while flu vaccine uptake is lagging according to CDC’s FluVaxView. So far this season, flu vaccination coverage in adults and pregnant people is significantly lower compared to this time last season. While flu vaccination among children is similar to this time last season, coverage among children is down 6 percentage points from two years ago. The number of doses of flu vaccine given in pharmacies and retail locations is similar to last season, but doses given in doctor’s offices are down steeply. Flu activity is likely to continue for weeks or even months. CDC urges flu vaccination for anyone who has not yet gotten vaccinated to protect against flu and its potentially serious complications. Flu vaccination coverage information is updated regularly on CDC’s Weekly Flu Vaccination Dashboard.
Weekly Cumulative Estimated Number of Flu Vaccinations Administered in Pharmacies and Physician Medical Offices Combined by Flu Season, Adults 18 years and older, United States
Data are current through week ending October 15, 2022
Data Sources(s): IQVIA Pharmacy and Physician Medical Office Claims
Monthly Cumulative Flu Vaccination Coverage, by Flu Season, Pregnant Persons 18–49 Years, United States
Data are current through October 15, 2022
Data Source: Vaccine Safety Datalink
Weekly Cumulative Flu Vaccination Coverage, by Flu Season, Children 6 Months–17 Years, United States
Data are current through October 22, 2022
Data Source: National Immunization Survey-Flu
Early, Elevated Respiratory Disease Activity
Flu activity is highest in the southeast and south-central parts of the country and flu activity is expected to continue to increase nationally and could continue for weeks or months.
H3N2 flu viruses are the most common followed by H1N1 viruses, which have been increasing in proportion. So far flu viruses are well-matched to the vaccine viruses.
Take three actions to protect against flu:
First, take time to get your flu vaccine. This is the first and best way to reduce the risk from flu and its potentially serious complications.
Second, people should practice everyday preventive actions like covering coughs and sneezes, staying away from people who are sick and frequent handwashing. People can also consider wearing a well-fitting mask which may help reduce the spread of respiratory viruses.
Third, if you do get sick with flu, there are prescription antiviral drugs that can be used to treat illness.
Twitter @CDCFlu
HCPs: Due to the elevated #flu, #COVID19, & #RSV activity, CDC released a health alert urging vaccination and detailing best practices for testing and treating patients with respiratory disease. Everyone who is eligible for a flu vaccine should get vaccinated now. https://bit.ly/3Nymgi1
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