At least 560,000 people were hospitalized, and 280 children died from the virus. This page includes links to information about the current flu season and past flu seasons, including current and past flu surveillance reports Learn more about flu disease burden and flu forecasting and find links to additional flu resources. Flu is notoriously hard to predict, and this year, things are already looking a little different The cdc predicted at the end of august that this flu season will be more moderate than last. Infectious disease experts warn the 2025 flu season will be more severe than last year
They explain the one symptom to watch out for and vaccine effectiveness. What happened in last year’s flu season Here's a look at the preliminary estimated flu numbers from last year's flu season, which spanned from october 2024 to may 2025, according to cdc data. The map also provides breakouts for each condition on the national and local level and is updated regularly with season progress. Learn how to protect yourself from severe illness, myths about the flu, the right vaccines and more. Flu season is starting slowly, and it’s not clear if it will be as bad as last winter’s
