Healthcare providers are on the front lines of preventing, containing and treating seasonal flu during this flu season. In addition to regular updates on the flu in Kane County, this page provides the information and tools you need to ensure your patients have the information to make informed decisions about their health and their children’s health during this flu season.
2022 WEEK 17
A seasonal vaccine is distributed routinely every year. While there are many different flu viruses, this year the majority of flu vaccines protects against the four viruses that research suggests will be most common. The 2021-22 influenza vaccine are made to protect against the following four viruses:
For more information on the 2021-2022 flu vaccine recommendations please go to https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/faq-flu-season-2021-2022.htm
Helpful Information
CDC Influenza Main Information PageCDC Influenza Information for Health ProfessionalsCDC Communications to Health Care ProvidersFAQs About the 2021-2022 Influenza Season CDCKCHD Flu Vaccine Page
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