Influenza Information for Water Professionals

Influenza viruses cause respiratory illness that can be mild or serious enough to lead to hospitalization and death. Because influenza viruses are constantly changing, people can become infected with influenza multiple times in their lifetime. Some types of influenza viruses can cause severe global pandemics.

This fact sheet provides a disease overview, its presence in wastewater, its suitability for wastewater surveillance, and infection prevention measures when working with wastewater.