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Flu Net - http://www.who.int/flunet
The World Health Organization links national influenza centres and collaborating centres for global influenza surveillance. |
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Influenza - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influenza
Overview article about the Influenza virus and infection in humans. |
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Cold and Flu: Treatments, Remedies and Prevention - http://my.webmd.com/content/pages/5/4068_101
Offers a consumer health site for cold and flu. Included information on prevention and natural remedies. |
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Yahoo! Health - Influenza - http://health.yahoo.com/flu/
Health encyclopedia with detailed information on the flu: description, causes, incidence, risk factors, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment and prevention. |
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Oregon Influenza Facts - http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/acd/flu/influenza.shtml
Puts the virus into historical perspective for Oregon, including the numbers of flu-related deaths. Learn about risk factors and prevention. |
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Influenza virus - http://www.uct.ac.za/depts/mmi/stannard/fluvirus.html
Stunning photos show stained flu virus particles and evidence of internal helical components - the virus's RNA. |
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California DHS: Pandemic Flu - http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/dcdc/izgroup/diseases/pandemic_flu.htm
Pandemic influenza preparation, planning resources, and educational materials from the Department of Health Care Services. |
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Foreign Affairs - Preparing for the Next Pandemic - http://www.foreignaffairs.org/20050701faessay84402-p0/michael-t-osterholm/preparing-for-the-next-pandemic.html
Examines the impact of a major influenza pandemic and discusses preparedness in detail. |
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Mayo Clinic: Flu - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/influenza/DS00081
A description of influenza, its symptoms, causes, complications, treatment and prevention. |
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Influenza (Flu) - Texas Department of Health - http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/influenza/
Overview of influenza, case definitions, vaccine information (including the Influenza Vaccination Pocket Information Guide), and surveillance data with influenza activity levels. |
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: The flu - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000080.htm
Overview of Influenza from MedlinePlus. |
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WebMD Flu Guide - http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/flu-guide/default.htm
Find information and resources to prevent the flu, or at least ease the symptoms. |
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Influenza - http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/I/Influenza.html
Technical overview of the influenza virus, including the various types, the history of human infection, and ways to prevent and treat the illness. |
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Influenza - http://www.fightflu.com.au
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. |
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Flu in China - http://www.flu.org.cn/en/default.html
Information for researchers and public health workers in China. |
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MedicineNet.com - Influenza - http://www.medicinenet.com/influenza/article.htm
A collection of articles about cold and flu topcs covering symptoms, vaccinations, medications, and treatment |
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MedicineNet: Flu Vaccine (Influenza Immunization) - http://www.medicinenet.com/flu_vaccination/article.htm
Doctor written consumer health information, including who should receive the flu vaccine, effectiveness, side effects, and the nasal spray flu vaccine. |
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Influenza.com - http://www.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. |
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Medinfo: Influenza - http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/influenza.html
Easy to understand information for patients on influenza, a virus which causes a severe form of respiratory tract infection with generalised bodily symptoms |
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CBC news - Fighting the Flu - http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/flu/
A CBC News in-depth report on popular misconceptions, facts on flu shots and a history of vaccinations. |
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Kilbourne, NY Medical College Influenza Archive - http://www.flu-archive.org
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. |
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eMedicine: Influenza - http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1170.htm
General overview, clinical findings, treatment, and lab studies. |
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e-Medicine Health - Flu in Adults - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/17267-1.asp
Consumer health resource center providing an overview of adult influenza and its causes, symptoms and treatment. |
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National Flu Surveillance Network - http://www.fluwatch.com/index2.html
US information on influenza and the flu virus with current trends, news, community outbreaks and surveillance maps. [Requires Flash] |
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Influenza Specialist Group - http://www.influenzaspecialistgroup.org.au
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. |
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The Flu Dr. Reddy - http://www.drreddy.com/shots/flu.html
Michigan pediatrician offers general information on flu epidemics, symptoms, and vaccines. Read updates on the new Asian and Australian flus. |
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eMedTV Flu Channel - http://flu.emedtv.com/
Medically reviewed information on influenza, including the symptoms, causes, current treatments and the latest news. |
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Flu Shots for Children - http://pediatrics.about.com/library/weekly/aa103101a.htm
Offers Influenza facts, vaccine facts, who should get the flu shot, and questions and answers about the vaccine. |
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Influenza Virus Illustration - http://www.rkm.com.au/VIRUS/Influenza/
Computer graphics of the appearance and structure of the virus with a description. |
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M-FLU - http://www.mflu.org
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. |
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BBC: Influenza (Flu) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/influenza1.shtml
Article about influenza (flu) vaccines and treatment. |
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HealthLink MCW - http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1005768688.html
An article answering the question: how do I know it's the flu? |
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Prevent the Flu - http://www.preventtheflu.com
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. |
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InteliHealth: Influenza - http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10198.html
Harvard Medical School consumer health information on Influenza. |
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Flu Busters - http://www.flubusters.net
A national health care company that specializes in administering the flu shot on-site. Includes flu facts, statistics, and immunization FAQ's. |
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Get Pandemic Planning - http://www.fluinfo.org.nz/
Includes advice, checklists and resources for community, business and household influenza pandemic planning. Hosted by the Canterbury District Health Board NZ. |
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VNA First - http://www.vnaflu.com
Vaccine locator site for Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. Also contains information on influenza and health related issues. |
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Better Homes and Gardens Cold and Flu Guide - http://www.bhg.com/bhg/story.jhtml?storyid=%2Ftemplatedata%2Fbhg%2Fstory%2Fdata%2F13492.xml&categoryid=
Deciphering cold, flu, and allergy symptoms. Treatments that work in preventing colds and flu. |
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FluHelp.org - http://www.fluhelp.org
A simple guide to natural, effective flu prevention techniques and treatment options. |
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Podflu - http://podflu.com
Contains a podcast and blog that discusses CDC guidelines about the role of facemasks and respirators during the next influenza pandemic. |