About FluFACTS For Healthcare Professionals

Welcome to fluFACTS.com for Healthcare Professionals! Use this Web site as a resource to help treat and diagnose the influenza virus, and to help better educate patients on what — and where — the flu is.

Impact of the Flu

While influenza affects people’s health, it can also affect the economy¹. With significant mortality rates² and lost workdays¹, the impact of the flu can be felt far beyond the aches and pains in a person’s body.

CDC Recommendations for Flu Treatment & Prophylaxis

Since influenza vaccination is not 100% effective,¹² an antiviral medication option should be considered for flu treatment and prophylaxis.

Influenza Diagnosis

Early and accurate influenza diagnosis can help guide decisions about flu treatment and prevention.

Cold or Flu?

A patient doesn’t always know. Our quick guide can help you and your patients recognize influenza symptoms.

Neuraminidase Inhibitors

The CDC recommends neuraminidase inhibitors, a class of antivirals for the clinical management of influenza type A and B.²

Learn more about a prescription antiviral for influenza treatment and prevention.

Flu Contagiousness

The influenza virus can spread from cell to cell or person to person, assisting in the contagiousness of the flu. Early treatment and postexposure prophylaxis are critical in helping to limit the spread of the influenza virus.

Flu Surveillance

Be prepared and help protect your patients by knowing when influenza is in your area. Simply type in a ZIP code below and click "Go."

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Resource Center

Use our resources to help educate your patients about the influenza virus and provide support for your practice and employees during the influenza season.

Find tools to assist in influenza management within a long-term care setting.