Seasonal Influenza (Flu)

Influenza is a contagious disease that may be prevented by immunization.  It is caused by a virus that affects the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs). Influenza symptoms come quickly in the form of fever, headache, tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, and body aches. Seasonal influenza is typically seen during the winter months in Wisconsin and is not the same as pandemic influenza or avian influenza (bird flu).

Need a flu shot?

Contact your health care provider to get your flu shot. You may also contact your local health department or one of the following agencies: 

• American Lung Association Find a Flu Clinic  
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• Aspirus VNA Home Health - Flu Clinic Schedule  
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• Aurora Visiting Nurses Association Flu Shot Schedule  
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• Dean Health System Flu Clinic Updates  
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• Franciscan Skemp (Mayo Health System) 2006 Flu Shot Clinics (PDF, 32 KB)
• Gundersen Lutheran Flu Shot Schedules  
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• Home Health United (exit DHFS)
• Marshfield Clinic -- Flu Shot Clinics  
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Influenza Information for the Public and Employers

Influenza Information for Health Care Professionals and Other Partners

• 2007-2008 Influenza Vaccine Recommendations  
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• Prevention and Control of Influenza in Long Term Care Facilities (PDF, 26 KB)

• Information for Providers

• Safety and Security at Mass Vaccination Clinics

• Statewide, National and International Influenza Surveillance

• Information on Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV)

• Public Information Materials

• Preventing Influenza in Day Care Settings  
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• CDC Influenza Information for Health Care Professionals (exit DHFS)

• CDC Training for Professionals  

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• CDC Patient and Provider Education Materials  
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Posters

• Chronic Conditions  (Exit DHFS)
• Protect Your Kids from Influenza 
• For 50 & older: Hispanic Grandmother / Grandson (Exit DHFS)
• For 50 & older: African American Grandmother / Granddaughter (Exit DHFS)
• For 65 & older: African American Grandfather / Grandbaby (Exit DHFS)
• Will You Be Pregnant This Flu Season? 
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• Top 3 Reasons to Get Your Flu Vaccine 
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• For 50 & older: Caucasian Male Doctor 
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• For 50 & older: African American Male Doctor
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• For 50 & older: Hispanic Female Doctor
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Buttons, Stickers, and Logos

• Button Templates with Flu Logo (Exit DHFS)
• Sticker Template "I Got My Flu Vaccine" 
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• Logos "Protect Your Loved Ones" (Exit DHFS)

Flyers

• Top 3 Reasons To Get Your Flu Vaccine
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• Will You Be Pregnant This Flu Season (Exit DHFS)

Last Revised: March 20, 2008

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