Flu

As fall turns to winter, it’s important to know how to find expert information about seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus. The following sites contain extensive, current information about both kinds of flu, plus information about immunizations.

Web sites

Here is a list of helpful Web sites:

Flu.gov
The federal government site provides comprehensive, up-to-date information about seasonal and H1N1 flu. This site, managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, can help you identify and deal with symptoms, learn about vaccines (who is eligible, where to get them), and keep flu from spreading.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC site provides information about seasonal and H1N1 flu, including information about vaccines and information for specific groups (educators, parents and caregivers, people at high risk.
TRICARE Flu Resource site
Go to for detailed information about TRICARE coverage for flu vaccinations and for prevention and treatment information.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
The AAP site provides helpful information for parents about flu.

Booklet

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Preparing for a Flu Pandemic

Flu.gov RSS Feed

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NIAID Study: Vaccinating Children against Flu Helps Protect Wider Community
3/10/2010 11:00:00 AM Flu.gov RSS Feed for News Releases
Trial Results in Rural Canadians Show Effect of Herd Immunity

CDC and American College Health Association Spring Break Vaccination Letter
3/9/2010 9:00:00 PM Flu.gov RSS Feed for News Releases
Although flu activity has declined in recent weeks, 2009 H1N1 Influenza viruses continue to spread in the United States and abroad, causing illness, hospitalizations and even deaths.

Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending Feb 27, 2010
3/5/2010 9:00:00 PM Flu.gov RSS Feed for News Releases
During week 8 (February 21-27, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S.

WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
3/5/2010 9:10:00 PM Flu.gov RSS Feed for News Releases
As of 28 February 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16455 deaths.

CDC Estimates of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths in the United States, April 2009 to January 16, 2010
3/4/2010 9:00:00 PM Flu.gov RSS Feed for News Releases
Estimating the number of individual flu cases in the United States is very challenging because many people with flu don't seek medical care and only a small number of those that do seek care are tested.