Flu References & Resources
Flu Images
Infection Control
MMWR Articles
Related Sites
Vaccine-Specific:
- National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
- 2012-13 Influenza VIS
- Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
Also available by telephone at 1-800-822-7967 - Find Your State or Local Health Department
- The World Health Organization (WHO): influenza
- National Influenza Vaccine Summit
Surveillance:
- DoD Global Influenza Surveillance Program
- World Health Organization (WHO): Flunet
- VPD Surveillance manual: Influenza [278 KB, 13 pages]
Prevention:
- Cover Your Cough
Minnesota Department of Health - National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
The National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the NIH, conducts & supports research aimed at finding better ways to treat & prevent influenza infections. This site includes NIAID fact sheets, brochures & news releases on influenza, as well as links to influenza information maintained by other federal agencies. - American Lung Association: influenza
Outbreaks:
- Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
APHIS coordinates efforts to prepare for & respond to outbreaks of exotic animal diseases, including highly pathogenic avian influenza. Results of surveillance for influenza A viruses in avian species in the U.S. are reported each year by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in the Proceedings of the U.S. Animal Health Association Annual Meeting. - The World Health Organization (WHO): disease outbreak
Research:
- Agricultural Research Service (ARS), USDA
The ARS’ Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory publishes information on avian influenza research & contacts for further information. - The World Health Organization (WHO): research
Vaccine Manufacture & Licensing:
- Center for Biologics Evaluation & Research (CBER), FDA
CBER plays a critical role in the manufacture & licensing of influenza vaccine.
Suggested Influenza Reading
Influenza Control in Specific Populations:
- Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee. Guidelines for infection control in health care personnel
Bolyard EA, Tablan OC, Williams WW, et al., American Journal of Infection Control 1998; 26: 289-354. - The Long-Term-Care Committee of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
Bradley SF, Prevention of influenza in long-term care facilities. Infect Control Hospital Epidemiology 1999; 20:629-37. - Preliminary guidelines for the prevention & control of influenza-like illness among passengers & crew members on cruise ships
Bodnar UR, Maloney SA, Fielding KL, et al. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Infectious Diseases, CDC, 1999. - Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee. Guideline for prevention of nosocomial pneumonia
Tablan OC, Anderson LJ, Arden NH, et al., Infect Control Hosp Epidemiology 1994;15:587-627.
Travelers’ Health
Avian Flu
Pandemic Flu
Influenza-Related Public Use Data Sets
Influenza Virus Genetic Sequence Public Use Data Sets
Influenza Surveillance Public Use Data Sets
Additional References & Research
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