Influenza Viral Infectious Diseases

Influenza ("the flu") is a class of viruses that seasonally infect people and animals in many different forms. Influenza is generally only life threatening in elderly, very young, or in people with compromised immune systems.

• Flu Net - The World Health Organization links national influenza centres and collaborating centres for global influenza surveillance.
  
• WebMD Flu Guide - Find information and resources to prevent the flu, or at least ease the symptoms.
  
• BioHealthBase: Influenza Virus - Global public database and analysis resource for the study of influenza viruses. Includes a daily case report and sequence summary for Influenza A (H1N1).
  
• AskMen.com - Article with tips on losing the flu.
  
• Medinfo: Influenza - Easy to understand information for patients on influenza, a virus which causes a severe form of respiratory tract infection with generalised bodily symptoms
  
• National Flu Surveillance Network - US information on influenza and the flu virus with current trends, news, community outbreaks and surveillance maps. [Requires Flash]
  
• Yahoo! Health - Influenza - Health encyclopedia with detailed information on the flu: description, causes, incidence, risk factors, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment and prevention.
  
• Flu in China - Information for researchers and public health workers in China.
  
• Donnica Moore, M.D. - Compares and contrasts cold and flu symptoms.
  
• Flu.gov.sg - News and facts from the Singapore Government.
  
• CDC National Vaccine Program Office: Pandemic Influenza - Includes information on past pandemics, flu defense tactics, and pandemic planning guides.
  
• M-FLU - Study conducted by the University of Michigan School of Public Health and aiming to reduce the transmission of influenza through the use of facemasks. Includes participant information, and details about the study and the flu.
  
• Test-med Vaccination Services - Offers at-your-site services to corporate clients and vaccination services to the community-at-large. Operating in CA, MO, IL, WA, FL, IN, OH, PA, OR, WVA, TN, WI.
  
• eMedicine: Influenza - General overview, clinical findings, treatment, and lab studies.
  
• Influenza (Flu) - Texas Department of Health - Overview of influenza, case definitions, vaccine information (including the Influenza Vaccination Pocket Information Guide), and surveillance data with influenza activity levels.
  
• Mayo Clinic: Flu - A description of influenza, its symptoms, causes, complications, treatment and prevention.
  
• The Flu Dr. Reddy - Michigan pediatrician offers general information on flu epidemics, symptoms, and vaccines. Read updates on the new Asian and Australian flus.
  
• Podflu - Contains a podcast and blog that discusses CDC guidelines about the role of facemasks and respirators during the next influenza pandemic.
  
• Prevent the Flu - Bolstering your immune system through proper hygiene, eating a diet rich in whole foods, using key supplements, getting proper, restful sleep and reducing stress to help prevent flu, colds and diseases. By Joseph Brasco M.D.
  
• Kilbourne, NY Medical College Influenza Archive - An archive of influenza virus reassortants, mutants, and antisera, including a database of flu viruses and vaccines, with information about phenotype, genotype, special properties, and relevant published references.
  
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Vaccine and antiviral information. Also provides national and international surveillance reports.
  
• Influenza.com - Influenza can cause hospitalizations and death and there is a vaccine available to prevent it. Find who is at risk, learn the history, and discover the impact on our health and our children.
  
• Influenza Virus Illustration - Computer graphics of the appearance and structure of the virus with a description.
  
• Influenza Specialist Group - ISG consists of medical and scientific specialists form Australia and New Zealand with interest in the flu. Provides the latest information and current news on influenza, including vaccination, and treatments.
  
• American Lung Association: Influenza - Provides information on flu, its severity and complications. Includes details of who should get vaccinated and how to stay healthy.
  
• MedlinePlus: Influenza - Directory of news releases, articles, and factsheets.
  
• InteliHealth: Influenza - Harvard Medical School consumer health information on Influenza.
  
• Cold and Flu: Treatments, Remedies and Prevention - Offers a consumer health site for cold and flu. Included information on prevention and natural remedies.
  
• MedicineNet: Flu Vaccine (Influenza Immunization) - Doctor written consumer health information, including who should receive the flu vaccine, effectiveness, side effects, and the nasal spray flu vaccine.
  
• Influenza - Surveys that highlight high risk groups and individuals. Information at both the consumer and health professional levels. From the Australian National Institute of Clinical Studies.
  
• MedlinePlus Interactive Tutorials: Influenza - Large print tutorial about Influenza with audio track.
  
• Get Pandemic Planning - Includes advice, checklists and resources for community, business and household influenza pandemic planning. Hosted by the Canterbury District Health Board NZ.
  
• Maxim Flu - From Maxim Healthcare Services. Search for flu vaccination clinics.
  
• Maxim Health Systems Find a Flu Shot Clinic - Locate flu shot clinics by zip code, area code, or state. Get information on who needs a flu shot and why its important for preventing complications.
  
• HealthWorld Online: Influenza - Alternative medicine remedies such as herbs and tonics are presented at possible flu medicines. Focus piece advises on treating children.
  
• Pandemic Software.com - Directory of software available for pandemic planning and pandemic modelling.
  
• e-Medicine Health - Flu in Adults - Consumer health resource center providing an overview of adult influenza and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
  
• Swiss Federal Office of Public Health - Offers general information about flu viruses and a look at current and prior flu activity in Switzerland.
  
• Oregon Influenza Facts - Puts the virus into historical perspective for Oregon, including the numbers of flu-related deaths. Learn about risk factors and prevention.
  
• Better Homes and Gardens Cold and Flu Guide - Deciphering cold, flu, and allergy symptoms. Treatments that work in preventing colds and flu.
  
• Flu Shots for Children - Offers Influenza facts, vaccine facts, who should get the flu shot, and questions and answers about the vaccine.
  
• MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: The flu - Overview of Influenza from MedlinePlus.
  
• BBC: Flu (Influenza) - Article about the disease, vaccines and treatment.
  
• Influenza virus - Stunning photos show stained flu virus particles and evidence of internal helical components - the virus's RNA.
  
• Foreign Affairs - Preparing for the Next Pandemic - Examines the impact of a major influenza pandemic and discusses preparedness in detail.
  
• Flu Wiki - A database that anyone can edit.
  
• FluHelp.org - A simple guide to natural, effective flu prevention techniques and treatment options.
  
• FDA: Influenza Antiviral Drugs and Related Information - Outline and discussion of the various drugs and vaccines available to combat the Influenza (Flu) virus.
  
• Wikipedia: Influenza - Overview article on the virus and infection in humans. Includes history, classification, replication, transmission, prevention, treatment and related topics.
  
• Flu Busters - A national health care company that specializes in administering the flu shot on-site. Includes flu facts, statistics, and immunization FAQs.
  
• Influenza Vaccine - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point looks at who needs the flu vaccine and when, as well as the risk of serious reaction.
  
• California DHS: Pandemic Flu - Pandemic influenza preparation, planning resources, and educational materials from the Department of Health Care Services.
  
• HealthLink MCW - An article answering the question: how do I know it's the flu?
  
• CBC news - Fighting the Flu - A CBC News in-depth report on popular misconceptions, facts on flu shots and a history of vaccinations.
  
• MedicineNet.com - Influenza - A collection of articles about cold and flu topics covering symptoms, vaccinations, medications, and treatment
  
• Pandemic Flu - U.S. government site for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza.
  
  

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