The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends annual influenza vaccination for all individuals ages 6 months and older.
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Subscribe to the Epi listserv for more on influenza and other public health issues. See weekly surveillance summaries of flu activity in South Dakota.
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Participate in Flu Near You, a free, real-time disease tracking system that uses anonymous reporting to promote flu prevention. Register at the site and get a weekly email asking whether you've had any flu symptoms or had a flu shot. The project is administered by Healthmap of Boston Children's Hospital in partnership with the American Public Health Association and the Skoll Global Threats Fund.
Flu shots available.
Flu season is here – and so are flu shots. Influenza is a viral infection that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. Symptoms can include a sore throat, fever, headaches, fatigue, or a runny nose. But a flu shot could help prevent or lessen it.
Learn more about the flu and where to find a shot near you.
Seasonal Resources
Influenza consent forms should be completed by someone who is going to get a flu vaccine. Versions are updated annually.
- 2022-2023 LAIV4 CONSENT FORM (Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine, quadrivalent)
- 2023-2024 INACTIVATED INFLUENZA CONSENT FORM
Additional Resources
- Inactivated Influenza Vaccine Information Statement
- Lab specimen submission form for influenza samples (check flu surveillance box for billing and IAB for testing)
- Specimen Collection - New England Journal of Medicine (YouTube)
- Nasopharyngeal Specimen Collection
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Influenza
Influenza, or flu, is a viral infection of the nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs that commonly occurs in the winter.