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This publication describes the flu, explains which groups of people should get the flu shot and why, directs people on when to get the shot, and informs people on Medicare where they can go to get flu... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Also available in: Spanish   

Each winter, millions of people suffer from the flu, a highly contagious infection. Flu - the short name for influenza - is caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. A flu shot can gr... Details >

National Institute on Aging Information Center

This online booklet describes the causes and symptoms of cold and flu infections, and offers specific recommendations regarding prevention, complications, and treatment. Common flu myths and treatmen... Details >

American Lung Association  

This web site offers links to several sources of general information about influenza including the influenza vaccine, antiviral drugs that have been approved in the United States for influenza, a list... Details >

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

This page from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information and updates about the flu and flu vaccines. ... Details >

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention