Influenza Additional Resources
MedlinePlus: Influenza
Directory of news releases, articles, and factsheets.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/influenza.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vaccine and antiviral information. Also provides national and international surveillance reports.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/flu/fluvirus.htm
National Flu Surveillance Network
US information on influenza and the flu virus with current trends, news, community outbreaks and surveillance maps. [Requires Flash]
http://www.fluwatch.com/index2.html
Maxim Health Systems Find a Flu Shot Clinic
Locate flu shot clinics by zip code, area code, or state. Get information on who needs a flu shot and why its important for preventing complications.
http://www.findaflushot.com/
Swiss Federal Office of Public Health
Offers general information about flu viruses and a look at current and prior flu activity in Switzerland.
http://www.influenza.ch/
Influenza virus
Stunning photos show stained flu virus particles and evidence of internal helical components - the virus's RNA.
http://www.uct.ac.za/depts/mmi/stannard/fluvirus.html
Flu Net
The World Health Organization links national influenza centres and collaborating centres for global influenza surveillance.
http://rhone.b3e.jussieu.fr/flunet/www/
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
Information about influenza.
http://www.nfid.org/library/influenza/
Influenza American Lung Association
Q&A page defines the flu, and examines its severity and complications. Read about who should get vaccinated, and how to stay healthy.
http://www.lungusa.org/diseases/luninfluenz.html
Partners in Health National Influenza Immunization Campaign
Canadian organization. Information on the need for immunizations to prevent the disease. In English and French.
http://www.fightflu.com/