Influenza (Flu) Information for Public Health and Healthcare

 

Remember to Take 3 actions to fight flu this season. 1. Get a Vaccine in shot or mist form. 2. Wash your hands. 3. Take antivirals if prescribed by your doctor if you get the flu.

As a healthcare professional, you're a trusted source of information. Set a healthy example for your community by getting an annual flu vaccine and promoting vaccination among coworkers. Remind patients to get a flu vaccine as soon as it's available. See the Department of Health’s guidance on what to do when sick with respiratory illness.

General information for the public
Influenza activity and vaccination coverage
Vaccine supply and distribution information
Vaccine administration
Vaccine forms
Vaccine recommendations
Testing, treatment and infection control recommendations

CDC Resources

DOH Long-Term Care Guidance

DOH Local Health Jurisdiction Resources

Influenza reporting and testing at the Washington State Public Health Lab

Flu communications to providers

Key messages
Importance of vaccinating pregnant people
Healthcare workers
Long term care and assisted living

Help protect residents from serious illnesses! The COVID-19, Flu, and Pneumococcal Letter (PDF) is for long-term care and assisted living providers in WA State, which includes: Adult Family Home, Assisted Living Facility, Supported Living, Enhanced Services Facility, ICF/IID, and Nursing Home. The letter has been written by DOH and DSHS to strongly recommend and encourage providers to immunize their residents against COVID-19, flu, and pneumonia this year. The letter contains recommendations on COVID-19, flu, and pneumococcal immunization, as well as additional tips and resources to help you prepare for this flu season.

Other resources

Washington State Department of Health
Immunization Action Coalition of Washington
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services
COVID-19 and flu

Novel Influenza Viruses

General avian influenza information
Avian influenza A (H7N9) information
Avian influenza A (H5N1) information
Influenza A (H3N2) variant virus information