Preparedness Teams

What You Need to Know

Seasonal influenza, COVID-19 and RSV present overlapping threats to our communities. It’s especially important for emergency managers to be informed this flu season.

Take these actions to stay connected:

• Contact your local/county health department and sign up for the Local Information Network Communications System (LINCS)
• Join the Regional Health Care Coalition distribution list at rhcc@njha.com to increase situational awareness during the 2026-2027 flu season.
• Follow the latest updates and resources on the Healthcare Coalitions website.
• Sign up to receive weekly email updates about Seasonal Flu from the CDC.

More Information

Guidance

Influenza (Flu)

Interim Clinical Considerations for the Use of Seasonal Influenza Vaccines in the United States | Influenza (Flu) | CDC

Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC

Viral Respiratory Pathogens Toolkit for Nursing Homes | CDC

Surveillance

Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report

FluView | CDC

CDC Influenza-like Illness Weekly Reports