Flu activity is still elevated and likely to continue for weeks in the United States. If you have not gotten your flu vaccine yet this season, you should get one now. This season's vaccine protects against H1N1, the most common virus this season. And remember that flu antiviral drugs are a second line of defense to treat flu illness. People at high risk of serious flu illness should call a health care provider if they get flu symptoms.

What you need to know for the 2013-2014 Season

Webinar: Protecting People with Chronic Conditions from Influenza/Flu, February 2014, Streaming via YouTube [53 min 47 sec]

People with diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and a history of cancer are at increased risk of serious flu complications, including hospitalization and death. In this webinar briefing, CDC and partners American Diabetes Association, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, American Heart Association, WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, and American Cancer Society discuss the importance of flu vaccination for these high risk conditions.