The 2010-2011 flu season has begun. Every year, the flu and its complications affect thousands of individuals nationwide. The disease kills 36,000 people and hospitalizes 200,000 annually.

Flu Information:

• Flu Information & FAQs
• Flu Quiz: "Are You at Risk for the Flu?"
• Facts vs. Myths about Flu Shots

Educational Materials: All are in PDF format unless otherwise indicated.

• Cover Your Cough - English
• Cover Your Cough - Spanish
• What Parents Need to Know About the Flu - (color) (8/11/10)
• What Parents Need to Know About the Flu - (b&w) (8/11/10)
• What Schools Need to Know About Preventing the Spread of Flu - (color) (8/11/10)
• What Schools Need to Know About Preventing the Spread of Flu - (b&w) (8/11/10)
• Good Health Manners - English
• Good Health Manners - Spanish
• CDC's Patient and Provider Educational Materials

Find out who has flu vaccine in your area:

• Ask your regular health care provider
• Contact your local health department
• Use the Flu Clinic Finder to search by zipcode

Additional Flu Resources:

• Information from the CDC
• Information from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
• Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)