Influenza
Influenza spreads readily from person to person in schools, workplaces and homes. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get an annual flu vaccine to prevent sickness, healthcare visits, hospitalizations, and deaths from influenza.
Protection lasts throughout the flu season, which usually peaks in January or February and continues into the spring. Some children and adults may be eligible to receive nasal spray flu vaccine.
People with egg allergy may also be eligible to receive flu vaccine. Talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist about which flu vaccine is recommended for you.
Resources on flu
- For the general public, schools/childcare, and businesses
- For health care providers
- For long term care facilities
- Influenza facts, CDC
Influenza in King County
Respiratory virus data dashboards: COVID-19, Influenza and RSV
This dashboard shows the percentage of emergency department visits that are diagnosed with a respiratory virus in King County.
More information:
When to seek medical care for flu
Public Health Insider blog