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Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Influenza and the Common Cold 
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 >
How Does Seasonal Flu Differ From Pandemic Flu?
This document provides a description of how seasonal flu differs from pandemic flu. The information is presented in a chart format. Flu components discussed include outbreaks, exposure, people at risk... Details >
How Lou Got the Flu
The flu virus that caused Lou's flu came all the way from a farm in China to Lou's home in Kansas in the United States. After reading this story you will know more about what causes the flu and how t... Details >
Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
Also available in: Chinese-Traditional Hmong Khmer/Cambodian Korean Laotian Thai Vietnamese
Two types of influenza (flu) vaccine are now available. Inactivated (killed) influenza vaccine, given as a shot, has been used in the United States for many years. A live, weakened vaccine was license... Details >
Influenza Antiviral Drugs and Related Information
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
Influenza for Consumers Page
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 ... Details >
Influenza Page
This page provides access to resources on influenza. The page links to questions and answers about influenza; questions and answers about influenza vaccine; photos related to influenza; stories about ... Details >
Influenza Symptoms, Protection, and What to Do If You Get Sick
Also available in: Spanish
Influenza (commonly called the “flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. This fact sheet describes common flu symptoms, protection against the flu, and what to do if some... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Influenza Viruses
This fact sheet discusses the three types of influenza viruses, human influenza viruses versus avian influenza viruses, and the two types of influenza viruses change.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Influenza: The Disease
This fact sheet provides background information about influenza, including symptoms, transmission mode, and treatment.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services