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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

If you are unable to get your flu shot this year, it is more important than ever to be vigilant and take some simple steps to help prevent the spread of the flu.... Details >

American Lung Association  

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 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 >

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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 >

American Museum of Natural History  

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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 >

Immunization Action Coalition  

This page offers the latest information on the availability of drug products to treat influenza (flu) plus general information about the influenza vaccine, antiviral drugs approved in the United State... Details >

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

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 >

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases  

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 >

Immunization Action Coalition  

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