​Flu News
The Department of Health (DOH) collects data on flu activity (PDF) in Washington state all year. DOH publishes flu activity reports every week from the fall through the spring.
Flu activity is low. It’s more important than ever to get a flu vaccine this yearWe may not have a vaccine yet for COVID-19, but we DO have a vaccine for flu. The flu vaccine can keep you from getting sick with flu during the 
​COVID-19 pandemic. We can all do our part to prevent illness and hospitalizations caused by flu. This will help save healthcare resources for COVID-19 response in our communities. The flu vaccine is your best protection against flu.
  • DOH recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone aged six-months and older, including pregnant and nursing women. If you are 65 or older www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Immunization/Seniors#recommended, talk to your provider about flu vaccine and other important vaccines for your age group.