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Flu (Influenza)

Research Activities

Ongoing influenza research is wide-ranging, and falls into several categories:

Reports and Plans

Influenza is notable in its ability to produce annual epidemics of disease in both developed and developing countries. Currently, influenza vaccination is the primary method of preventing influenza and its severe complications.

Clinical Studies

Learn about NIAID-supported influenza clinical studies and ongoing avian influenza clinical trials

NIAID Labs Researching Influenza and Related Topics

Read about the labs and researchers doing influenza research at NIAID.

Services and Resources for Researchers

Scientists around the world can access NIAID resources, including the Centers of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance and influenza genome sequencing projects.

Research Features

		Research Feature
		The 2009 outbreak of a new strain of H1N1 influenza A demonstrates that continuing vigilance, planning, and strong public health research capability are essential defenses against emerging health threats. Read NIAID Labs Meet the H1N1 Challenge.