Influenza

Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory infection caused by a variety of flu viruses. The "flu" is a common catch-all term among the general public for a variety of illnesses, but it correctly applies only to the  upper respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus.

Estimates are that between 15% and 40% of the population will develop illness from influenza every year.  An average of about 36,000 people per year in the United States die from influenza, and 114,000 per year have to be admitted to the hospital as a result of influenza.  Anyone can get the flu (even healthy people), and serious problems from influenza can happen at any age.  People age 65 years and older, people of any age with chronic medical conditions, and very young children are more likely to get complications from influenza. 

 

Pandemic Influenza

 

Influenza Vaccine Information 

 

 Antiviral Drugs and Influenza (CDC Website)

 

Wyoming Influenza Surveillance:

• 2006-2007 Influenza Season Summary 
• 2005-2006 Influenza Season Summary  
• 2004-2005 Influenza Season Summary 
• 2003-2004 Influenza Season Summary  

Links:

• CDC Influenza Information
• Wyoming Immunization Program