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Influenza (commonly called the flu) is a highly contagious respitory illness caused by the influenza family of viruses. There are two main types of the flu virus: Type A and Type B. Both are contagious and are responsible for the seasonal flu outbreaks each year. The CDC reported that the 2012 - 2013 flu season is expected to the worst one on record in the last 10 years.
The map below is the most recent data from the CDC regarding what states are reporting flu activity. As you can see, 47 of the 50 states are currently categorized as "widespread" right now.
Here are some resources to help understand more about the flu and how to deal with it:
Common flu questions & answers
About the 202-2013 flu vaccine