Influenza for Consumers Page
Internet URL
http://www.nfid.org/influenza/consumers.html 
Sponsoring Agency
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
Description
Influenza, more commonly referred to as "the flu," is a highly contagious viral infection of the nose, throat and lungs. Influenza occurs most often in the late fall, winter and early spring. To find out more about influenza, visit the links in this section for consumers/patients on myths, facts, protection, immunization record, and more.