Seasonal Flu
Influenza (“flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses.
Each year a flu vaccine (flu shot or nasal spray) is made that works well to stop the spread of seasonal flu. Getting vaccinated each year is the best way to protect yourself from seasonal flu.
VA encourages all Veterans who are eligible to get vaccinated for seasonal flu at their local VA health care facility each year.
To find the nearest VA health care facility
Go to VA Facility Locator
Call toll-free 1-877-222-8387
Learn more about seasonal flu
VA 2009-2010 Influenza Manual
Information on H1N1 Flu for Veterans
How do you know if you might have the flu? How do you know when it might be best to stay home, call a nurse advice line or health care provider, or go for medical help?
If you think you have the flu, this tool can help you know what to do.
Seasonal Flu is different from the H1N1 Flu (previously swine flu). For more information about H1N1 Flu go to http://www.publichealth.va.gov/h1n1flu/or to the main Federal government web site www.flu.gov*
Education Materials for Influenza, Hand, and Respiratory Hygiene
Order posters, brochures and other resources from the Infection: Don't Pass It On (IDPIO) campaign. Download or view the IDPIO catalog and use the instructions to get print copies of resources for seasonal influenza, pandemic influenza, and hand and respiratory hygiene.
Download the IDPIO catalog - PDF version.
Download the IDPIO catalog - text version.
Partnership for Health (NEW!)
This series of brochures for Veterans and the public and fact sheets for clinicians was developed by NCP and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) cover recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force.
For Veterans and the public:
Information to Help You Stay Healthy! Each topic has a list of questions that you can ask your healthcare provider.
For Clinicians:
Providers can use this series to enhance communication with patients and make informed decisions about preventive health care.
Clinician Fact Sheets
The VHA National Center for Health Promotion, Office of Veterans Health Education and Information, and the Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards, has developed a library of materials on healthy living to enable veterans to take control of their own health.
Journal Update has abstracts posted.
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