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Influenza

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  • 23rd August 2026

Last Reviewed: June 13, 2026, 06:02 PM

Influenza

Data are for the U.S.

The latest data are available from the National Health Interview Survey’s Early Release Program

Vaccination
  • Percent of adults age 18 and older who received an influenza vaccination during the past 12 months: 41.8%

Source: Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the 2025 National Health Interview Survey [PDF – 176 KB]

  • Percent of children ages 6 months to 17 years who received an influenza vaccination during the past 12 months: 43.7% (2024)

Source: Interactive Summary Health Statistics for Children: National Health Interview Survey, 2019-2024

  • Percent of adults ages 18–34 who received an influenza vaccination during the past 12 months: 29.7% (2024)
  • Percent of adults ages 35–49 who received an influenza vaccination during the past 12 months: 34.3% (2024)
  • Percent of adults ages 50–64 who received an influenza vaccination during the past 12 months: 44.9% (2024)
  • Percent of adults age 65 and older who received an influenza vaccination during the past 12 months: 67.1% (2024)

Source: Interactive Summary Health Statistics for Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2019-2024

Mortality

Influenza and pneumonia deaths

  • Number of deaths: 48,139
  • Deaths per 100,000 population: 14.2
  • Cause of death rank: 11

Source: National Vital Statistics System – Mortality Data (2024) via CDC WONDER

Influenza 

  • Number of deaths: 6,512
  • Deaths per 100,000 population: 1.9

Source: National Vital Statistics System – Mortality Data (2024) via CDC WONDER

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