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Be Well. Pass it On. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. You can avoid getting the flu and help prevent the spread of the flu by getting a flu vaccination each year.
Every year in the United States, on average:
 Five to 20 percent of the population gets the flu.
More than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu-related complications.
Approximately 36,000 people die from flu-related causes.
Influenza can cause mild to severe illness, and can lead to death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), are at high risk for serious flu complications.
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Bacterial pneumonia |
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Ear infections |
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Sinus infections |
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Dehydration |
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Worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes |
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Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing from people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth, eyes or nose. Healthy adults may be able to infect others as early as one day before symptoms develop and up to five days after becoming sick. That means that you may pass on the flu to someone else before you even know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.
We want you to Be Well. Pass it On.
Source: Centers for Disease Control
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