As National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) comes to a close, it’s an important reminder that everyone 6 months and older still has time to get a flu vaccine. This week’s Friday Five highlights what to know about the current flu season, debunks common myths regarding flu, shares where activity is highest across the U.S., and offers practical tips and resources to help prevent and manage illness.
Flu Myths vs Facts
Don’t be fooled by these flu shot myths. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect you and your loved ones. Visit https://t.co/C2y4NFU27y to find flu shot locations near you. #FightFlu #GetVaccinated pic.twitter.com/zFBB7seMYV
— Kaiser Permanente (@aboutKP) November 26, 2025
Don’t Be That Person?
Are you that person who is out in public with flu? This animated video on flu symptoms, prevention, and treatment, reminds viewers to get vaccinated and stay home when sick to help protect themselves and those around them from flu.
Defend Against the Flu, Gear Up with a Flu Shot
This flu season, the Ad Council and CDC, along with pro-bono creative partner Madwell launched the latest creative in the annual #GetMyFluShot campaign to motivate people to get vaccinated against seasonal flu. Learn all about the flu and the vaccine at GetMyFluShot.org.
This flu season, the Ad Council, @AmerMedicalAssn, and @CDCgov, along with pro-bono creative partner @Madwellington, launched the latest creative in the annual #GetMyFluShot campaign to motivate people to get vaccinated against seasonal flu. Learn more at https://t.co/I7idGvSrHZ. pic.twitter.com/bAjdxKV0hq
— Ad Council (@AdCouncil) October 10, 2024
Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report
Keep up with the latest flu numbers each week, Seasonal influenza activity remains low nationally but is increasing.
CDC estimates seasonal #flu has caused at least 650,000 illnesses, 300,000 medical visits, 7,400 hospitalizations, and 300 deaths as of November 15, 2025. Full report here: https://t.co/gDCi69otdE pic.twitter.com/dgBqoYmAr8
— CDC Flu (@CDCFlu) November 24, 2025
A New More Severe Flu Variant Is Spreading In The U.S. Here’s What To Know
A new mutated strain of the common flu, Influenza H3N2, subclade K, is spreading across the northern hemisphere, including the United States. This particular mutated strain of Influenza has gained dominance in many countries, including Japan, the U.K. and Canada.
A New More Severe Flu Variant Is Spreading In The U.S.
A new mutated strain of the common flu, Influenza H3N2, subclade K, is spreading across the northern hemisphere, including the United States.
Here’s What To Know: https://t.co/8Ec378NOdb
(Photo: BSIP/UIG Via Getty… pic.twitter.com/MQo8257Qjx— Forbes (@Forbes) November 20, 2025
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