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Influenza

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Subtopics:      Influenza > 1918 Pandemic          Influenza > Medications
 
Related Topics:      Infectious Diseases/Zoonoses          Vaccine
 
Medical Definition:
      new window University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical Dictionary: "influenza"
 
 
Health Portals:
      new window FamilyDoctor.org Information Sheets: Influenza Vaccine
new window FamilyDoctor.org Information Sheets: Flu and Colds
new window MayoClinic.com
 
 
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Web Directory:
      new window AskMen.com Description: Article with tips on losing the flu. (askmen.com)
new window Better Homes and Gardens Cold and Flu Guide Description: Deciphering cold, flu, and allergy symptoms. Treatments that work in preventing colds and flu. (bhg.com)
new window CBC news - Fighting the Flu Description: A CBC News in-depth report on popular misconceptions, facts on flu shots and a history of vaccinations. (cbc.ca)
new window CDC National Vaccine Program Office: Pandemic Influenza Description: Includes information on past pandemics, flu defense tactics, and pandemic planning guides. (cdc.gov)
new window Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Description: Vaccine and antiviral information. Also provides national and international surveillance reports. (cdc.gov)
new window Colds and Influenza Description: Compares the signs and symptoms of Influenza to the Common Cold. (ucdmc.ucdavis.edu)
new window Don't get Knocked out by the Flu Description: An article by Dr. Rob Hicks about vaccines and treatment. (bbc.co.uk)
new window Donnica Moore, M.D. Description: Compares and contrasts cold and flu symptoms. (drdonnica.com)
new window e-Medicine Health - Flu in Adults Description: Consumer health resource center providing an overview of adult influenza and its causes, symptoms and treatment. (emedicinehealth.com)
new window Family Flu Center Description: Relevant info on the flu, its causes, and treatments, with content in text and streaming video. (healthcentral.com)
new window Flu and Influenza Description: Includes information on causes, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, therapie and prevention. (flu-and-influenza.com)
new window Flu Busters Description: A national health care company that specializes in administering the flu shot on-site. Includes flu facts, statistics, and immunization FAQ's. (flubusters.net)
new window Flu Facts Description: Features cause, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention. (astdhpphe.org)
new window Flu in China Description: Information for researchers and public health workers in China. (flu.org.cn)
new window Flu Net Description: The World Health Organization links national influenza centres and collaborating centres for global influenza surveillance. (rhone.b3e.jussieu.fr)
new window Flu Shots for Children Description: Offers Influenza facts, vaccine facts, who should get the flu shot, and Q&As about the vaccine. (pediatrics.about.com)
new window Flu101.com Description: Contains information and solutions on viral diseases, the flu, HIV, AIDS. (flu101.com)
new window FluHelp.org Description: A simple guide to natural, effective flu prevention techniques and treatment options. (fluhelp.org)
new window HealthLink MCW Description: An article answering the question: how do I know it's the flu? (healthlink.mcw.edu)
new window HealthWorld Online: Influenza Description: Alternative medicine remedies such as herbs and tonics are presented at possible flu medicines. Focus piece advises on treating children. (healthy.net)
new window Influenza (Flu) - Texas Department of Health Description: Overview of influenza, case definitions, vaccine information (including the Influenza Vaccination Pocket Information Guide), and surveillance data with influenza activity levels. (tdh.state.tx.us)
new window Influenza - Topix.net Description: News on the disease. (rss.topix.net)
new window Influenza - World Health Organization Description: Monitor the flu with WHO's mapping system which points to outbreaks and seasonal activity. Offers flu facts and recommended vaccine information. (who.int)
new window Influenza American Lung Association Description: Q&A page defines the flu, and examines its severity and complications. Read about who should get vaccinated, and how to stay healthy. (lungusa.org)
new window Influenza News - Topix.net Description: News on influenza collected from diverse sources on the web. (topix.net)
new window Influenza Vaccine Description: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point looks at who needs the flu vaccine and when, as well as the risk of serious reaction. (wellness.uwsp.edu)
new window Influenza Vaccine Description: Discusses influenza, its symptoms and treatment options, including the effectiveness of flu vaccinations. Also includes a chart describing the differences between the flu and the common cold. (flumist.com)
new window Influenza virus Description: Stunning photos show stained flu virus particles and evidence of internal helical components - the virus's RNA. (uct.ac.za)
new window Influenza Virus Illustration Description: Computer graphics of the appearance and structure of the virus with a description. (rkm.com.au)
new window Influenza.com Description: 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.com)
new window Informed Health Online Description: An in-depth look at available evidence on preventing influenza, with a supplement on SARS. It also includes summary fact sheets. (informedhealthonline.org)
new window Informed Health Online - Respiratory Infections Description: Information for consumers and clinicians on influenza and other respiratory infections. (informedhealthonline.org)
new window Keith Nabe Description: Flu expert and consumer advocate of anti-aging and weight loss. Find links to news releases and contact details. (fluexpert.com)
new window Kilbourne, NY Medical College Influenza Archive Description: 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. (flu-archive.org)
new window Maxim Flu Description: From Maxim Healtcare Services. Search for flu vaccination clinics. (maximflu.com)
new window Maxim Health Systems Find a Flu Shot Clinic Description: 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. (findaflushot.com)
new window Mayo Clinic: Flu Description: A description of influenza, its symptoms, causes, complications, treatment and prevention. (mayoclinic.com)
new window Medinfo: Influenza Description: Easy to understand information for patients on influenza, a virus which causes a severe form of respiratory tract infection with generalised bodily symptoms (medinfo.co.uk)
new window MedlinePlus: Influenza Description: Directory of news releases, articles, and factsheets. (nlm.nih.gov)
new window National Flu Surveillance Network Description: US information on influenza and the flu virus with current trends, news, community outbreaks and surveillance maps. [Requires Flash] (fluwatch.com)
new window National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Description: Information about influenza. (nfid.org)
new window Oregon Influenza Facts Description: Puts the virus into historical perspective for Oregon, including the numbers of flu-related deaths. Learn about risk factors and prevention. (ohd.hr.state.or.us)
new window Partners in Health National Influenza Immunization Campaign Description: Canadian organization. Information on the need for immunizations to prevent the disease. In English and French. (fightflu.com)
new window Prevent the Flu Description: 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. (preventtheflu.com)
new window Scientific American Description: Disarming Flu Viruses (sciam.com)
new window Swiss Federal Office of Public Health Description: Offers general information about flu viruses and a look at current and prior flu activity in Switzerland. (influenza.ch)
new window The Flu Dr. Reddy Description: Michigan pediatrician offers general information on flu epidemics, symptoms, and vaccines. Read updates on the new Asian and Australian flus. (drreddy.com)
new window VNA First Description: Flu/Pneum Vaccine locator site. Also contains up to date information on influenza and health related issues. (vnaflu.com)
new window Wake Forest University: Influenza Description: Symptoms and treatment of Influenza from the Student Health Service of Wake Forest University. (wfu.edu)
new window WebMD Health Description: Offers a consumer health site for cold and flu. Included information on prevention and natural remedies. (my.webmd.com)
new window WrongDiagnosis.com: Symptoms of Flu Description: Features common signs and symptoms, incubation period, duration, and diagnosis. (wrongdiagnosis.com)
new window Yahoo! Health - Influenza Description: Health encyclopedia with detailed information on the flu: description, causes, incidence, risk factors, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment and prevention. (health.yahoo.com)
 




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