Infants under 6 months of age have a higher risk of flu complications than children of any other age. Three of the nation’s leading, non-profit health organizations – the American Lung Association, the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association - urge adults living with chronic disease to prioritize getting an annual flu vaccine and are also calling on health care professionals to advocate for and support flu immunization in their practices. This includes: older people, pregnant women, young children and people with certain health conditions. Some people are at high risk for serious complications from the flu. People at high risk of flu complicationsĪnyone can get the flu and serious complications from the flu can happen at any age.
If you think you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 talk to your health care provider and get tested. Symptoms of coronavirus infection can be similar to flu symptoms.
Some people have vomiting or diarrhea. They appear about 1 to 4 days after a person is exposed to the flu. Unlike a cold, flu symptoms start suddenly. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. It can spread quickly from one person to another. The flu is a contagious illness that affects the nose, throat, lungs, and other parts of the body. Weekly reports are posted on our website at: Flu Activity, Surveillance, and Reports. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) collects, compiles, and analyzes information on flu activity year-round in New York State (NYS), and produces a weekly report during the flu season (October through the following May). You can also learn about the similarities and differences between flu and COVID-19 here or talk to your health care provider. Testing may be needed to help confirm a diagnosis. It may be hard to tell the difference between flu and COVID-19 because many of the symptoms are similar. Consider getting each vaccine in a different arm to help reduce any pain and swelling that might happen. The body's immune response and any possible side effects are generally the same as when getting one vaccine alone. The CDC says it’s safe to get the flu vaccine and a COVID vaccine at the same time, whether it’s your first COVID vaccine, or for those who are eligible, your third dose or a booster shot. Both vaccines are necessary to help people stay healthy and to avoid added stress to our health care system. Vaccination is the best defense against both COVID-19 and the flu. This fall and winter, the flu virus and the virus that causes COVID-19 may both be spreading. It is one of the best ways to reduce flu illnesses, hospitalizations and death from flu. Weekly Compare weekly laboratory-confirmed cases by flu seasonĪn annual flu vaccine is recommended for almost everyone 6 months and older. 
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