Influenza

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.
http://www.preventtheflu.com

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
http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/influenza.html

National Flu Surveillance Network - US information on influenza and the flu virus with current trends, news, community outbreaks and surveillance maps. [Requires Flash]
http://www.fluwatch.com/index2.html

FDA: Influenza Antiviral Drugs and Related Information - Outline and discussion of the various drugs and vaccines available to combat the Influenza (Flu) virus.
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/antivirals/influenza/default.htm

Podflu - Contains a podcast and blog that discusses CDC guidelines about the role of facemasks and respirators during the next influenza pandemic.
http://podflu.com

Foreign Affairs - Preparing for the Next Pandemic - Examines the impact of a major influenza pandemic and discusses preparedness in detail.
http://www.foreignaffairs.org/20050701faessay84402-p0/michael-t-osterholm/preparing-for-the-next-pandemic.html

e-Medicine Health - Flu in Adults - Consumer health resource center providing an overview of adult influenza and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/17267-1.asp

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Vaccine and antiviral information. Also provides national and international surveillance reports.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: The flu - Overview of Influenza from MedlinePlus.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000080.htm

California DHS: Pandemic Flu - Pandemic influenza preparation, planning resources, and educational materials from the Department of Health Care Services.
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/dcdc/izgroup/diseases/pandemic_flu.htm

Yahoo! Health - Influenza - Health encyclopedia with detailed information on the flu: description, causes, incidence, risk factors, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment and prevention.
http://health.yahoo.com/flu/

Maxim Flu - From Maxim Healthcare Services. Search for flu vaccination clinics.
http://www.maximflu.com

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.
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/influenza/

Better Homes and Gardens Cold and Flu Guide - Deciphering cold, flu, and allergy symptoms. Treatments that work in preventing colds and flu.
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/story.jhtml?storyid=%2Ftemplatedata%2Fbhg%2Fstory%2Fdata%2F13492.xml&categoryid=

Influenza - Technical overview of the influenza virus, including the various types, the history of human infection, and ways to prevent and treat the illness.
http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/I/Influenza.html

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.
http://www.fightflu.com.au

CDC National Vaccine Program Office: Pandemic Influenza - Includes information on past pandemics, flu defense tactics, and pandemic planning guides.
http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/pandemics/index.html

Swiss Federal Office of Public Health - Offers general information about flu viruses and a look at current and prior flu activity in Switzerland.
http://www.influenza.ch/

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.
http://www.test-med.com/home/

The Flu Dr. Reddy - Michigan pediatrician offers general information on flu epidemics, symptoms, and vaccines. Read updates on the new Asian and Australian flus.
http://www.drreddy.com/shots/flu.html

Influenza - World Health Organization - Monitor the flu with WHO's mapping system which points to outbreaks and seasonal activity. Offers flu facts and recommended vaccine information.
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/en/index.html

Get Pandemic Planning - Includes advice, checklists and resources for community, business and household influenza pandemic planning. Hosted by the Canterbury District Health Board NZ.
http://www.fluinfo.org.nz/

Flu Busters - A national health care company that specializes in administering the flu shot on-site. Includes flu facts, statistics, and immunization FAQ's.
http://www.flubusters.net

BBC: Influenza (Flu) - Article about influenza (flu) vaccines and treatment.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/influenza1.shtml

Influenza Vaccine - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point looks at who needs the flu vaccine and when, as well as the risk of serious reaction.
http://wellness.uwsp.edu/news/flu/

Oregon Influenza Facts - Puts the virus into historical perspective for Oregon, including the numbers of flu-related deaths. Learn about risk factors and prevention.
http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/acd/flu/influenza.shtml

eMedicine: Influenza - General overview, clinical findings, treatment, and lab studies.
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1170.htm

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.
http://www.findaflushot.com/

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.
http://www.flu-archive.org

Pandemic Flu - U.S. government site for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza.
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/

MedlinePlus Interactive Tutorials: Influenza - Large print tutorial about Influenza with audio track.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/influenza/htm/index.htm

Flu Shots for Children - Offers Influenza facts, vaccine facts, who should get the flu shot, and questions and answers about the vaccine.
http://pediatrics.about.com/library/weekly/aa103101a.htm

Influenza virus - Stunning photos show stained flu virus particles and evidence of internal helical components - the virus's RNA.
http://www.uct.ac.za/depts/mmi/stannard/fluvirus.html

MedlinePlus: Influenza - Directory of news releases, articles, and factsheets.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/influenza.html

CBC news - Fighting the Flu - A CBC News in-depth report on popular misconceptions, facts on flu shots and a history of vaccinations.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/flu/

MedicineNet.com - Influenza - A collection of articles about cold and flu topcs covering symptoms, vaccinations, medications, and treatment
http://www.medicinenet.com/influenza/article.htm

Flu Net - The World Health Organization links national influenza centres and collaborating centres for global influenza surveillance.
http://www.who.int/flunet

Influenza - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Overview article about the Influenza virus and infection in humans.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influenza

Flu in China - Information for researchers and public health workers in China.
http://www.flu.org.cn/en/default.html

FluHelp.org - A simple guide to natural, effective flu prevention techniques and treatment options.
http://www.fluhelp.org

eMedTV Flu Channel - Medically reviewed information on influenza, including the symptoms, causes, current treatments and the latest news.
http://flu.emedtv.com/

Donnica Moore, M.D. - Compares and contrasts cold and flu symptoms.
http://www.drdonnica.com/display.asp?article=386

Influenza - Topix - News on the disease. [RSS]
http://www.topix.com/rss/health/influenza.xml

AskMen.com - Article with tips on losing the flu.
http://www.askmen.com/fashion/how_to/23_how_to.html

VNA First - Vaccine locator site for Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. Also contains information on influenza and health related issues.
http://www.vnaflu.com

HealthWorld Online: Influenza - Alternative medicine remedies such as herbs and tonics are presented at possible flu medicines. Focus piece advises on treating children.
http://www.healthy.net/clinic/dandc/influenz/

Influenza - American Lung Association - Q&A page defines the flu, and examines its severity and complications. Read about who should get vaccinated, and how to stay healthy.
http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35426

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.
http://www.influenzaspecialistgroup.org.au

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.
http://www.mflu.org

WebMD Flu Guide - Find information and resources to prevent the flu, or at least ease the symptoms.
http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/flu-guide/default.htm

Cold and Flu: Treatments, Remedies and Prevention - Offers a consumer health site for cold and flu. Included information on prevention and natural remedies.
http://my.webmd.com/content/pages/5/4068_101

HealthLink MCW - An article answering the question: how do I know it's the flu?
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1005768688.html

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.
http://www.medicinenet.com/flu_vaccination/article.htm

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.
http://www.influenza.com

Mayo Clinic: Flu - A description of influenza, its symptoms, causes, complications, treatment and prevention.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/influenza/DS00081

Influenza Virus Illustration - Computer graphics of the appearance and structure of the virus with a description.
http://www.rkm.com.au/VIRUS/Influenza/

InteliHealth: Influenza - Harvard Medical School consumer health information on Influenza.
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10198.html