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A checklist of symptoms designed to assist you in determining which of these health problems you may have.... Details >
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
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The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated. This fact sheet discusses the two types of flu vaccine, best time to get vaccinated, and who should and should not get vaccinated. ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine ea... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This document outlines the Nation's strategy to detect influenza outbreaks, expand domestic vaccine production capacity, stockpile treatments, prepare to respond to pandemic flu, and ensure the health... Details >
Describes the origin, spread, and impact of influenza pandemics. Chronicles the history of pandemics and the preparations for future ones.... Details >
National Vaccine Program Office, U.S Department of Health and Human Services
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each fall, but good health habits and antiviral medications are other measures that can help protect against the flu. This page links t... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This document provides answers to questions about FluMist, which is approved to prevent influenza illness due to influenza A and B viruses in healthy children and adolescents, ages 5-17 years and heal... Details >
This document answers questions regarding seasonal flu vaccine. The questions cover flu vaccine types, treatment, effectiveness, viruses, and more.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This document provides answers to questions about influenza (flu) antiviral medications. The document includes information on what influenza antiviral medications are, how antiviral medications are us... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
By far, the single best way to prevent the flu is for individuals, especially people at high risk for serious complications from the flu, to get a vaccination each fall. This document presents informa... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services