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| Web Pages |
| National Foundation for Infectious Diseases |
| Information about influenza. |
| Flu101.com |
| Contains information and solutions on viral diseases, the flu, HIV, AIDS. |
| Partners in Health National Influenza Immunization Campaign |
| Canadian organization. Information on the need for immunizations to prevent the disease. In English and French. |
| Medinfo: Influenza |
| Easy to understand information for patients on influenza, a virus which causes a severe form of respiratory tract infection with generalised bodily symptoms |
| Influenza Bibliography |
| Maintained by the National Institute for Medical Research in London, England. Features bibliography for the current year and archives for 1993-1999. |
| Swiss Federal Office of Public Health |
| Offers general information about flu viruses and a look at current and prior flu activity in Switzerland. |
| Maxim Flu |
| From Maxim Healtcare Services. Search for flu vaccination clinics. |
| Influenza virus |
| Stunning photos show stained flu virus particles and evidence of internal helical components - the virus's RNA. |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Vaccine and antiviral information. Also provides national and international surveillance reports. |
| 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. |
| The Flu Dr. Reddy |
| Michigan pediatrician offers general information on flu epidemics, symptoms, and vaccines. Read updates on the new Asian and Australian flus. |
| HealthWorld Online: Influenza |
| Alternative medicine remedies such as herbs and tonics are presented at possible flu medicines. Focus piece advises on treating children. |
| National Campaign for Influenza Protection |
| Offers a series of educational activities for healthcare professionals through its CME initiative to help physicians combat influenza. |
| Influenza - World Health Organization |
| Monitor the flu with WHO's mapping system which points to outbreaks and seasonal activity. Offers flu facts and recommended vaccine information. |
| Don't get Knocked out by the Flu |
| An article by Dr. Rob Hicks about vaccines and treatment. |
| Influenza Vaccine |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point looks at who needs the flu vaccine and when, as well as the risk of serious reaction. |
| Vads Corner |
| Emerging viruses, Outbreaks, Haze, Nipah virus, enterovirus 71, Influenza, H5N1 Influenza A, Chikungunya virus, West Nile virus, Dioxin, Arsenic, Medline, Medical Journals. |
| AskMen.com |
| Article with tips on losing the flu. |
| Influenza Virus Illustration |
| Computer graphics of the appearance and structure of the virus with a description. |
| Mayo Clinic: Flu |
| A description of influenza, its symptoms, causes, complications, treatment and prevention. |
| Natural Healthlink |
| Detailed information on influenza or flu, the symptoms, treatments and related nutritional and herbal supplements. |
| Donnica Moore, M.D. |
| Compares and contrasts cold and flu symptoms. |
| Flu Shots for Children |
| Offers Influenza facts, vaccine facts, who should get the flu shot, and Q&As about the vaccine. |
| HealthLink MCW |
| An article answering the question: how do I know it's the flu? |
| Better Homes and Gardens Cold and Flu Guide |
| Deciphering cold, flu, and allergy symptoms. Treatments that work in preventing colds and flu. |
| Scientific American |
| Disarming Flu Viruses |
| Oregon Influenza Facts |
| Puts the virus into historical perspective for Oregon, including the numbers of flu-related deaths. Learn about risk factors and prevention. |
| National Flu Surveillance Network |
| US information on influenza and the flu virus with current trends, news, community outbreaks and surveillance maps. [Requires Flash] |
| WebMD Health |
| Offers a consumer health site for cold and flu. Included information on prevention and natural remedies. |
| CDC National Vaccine Program Office: Pandemic Influenza |
| Includes information on past pandemics, flu defense tactics, and pandemic planning guides. |
| Flu Net |
| The World Health Organization links national influenza centres and collaborating centres for global influenza surveillance. |
| e-Medicine Health - Flu in Adults |
| Consumer health resource center providing an overview of adult influenza and its causes, symptoms and treatment. |
| Kilbourne, NY Medical College Influenza Archive |
| An archive of influenza virus reassortants, mutants, and antisera, including a database of flu viruses and vaccines, with information about phenotype, genotype, special properties, and relevant published references. |
| 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. |
| WrongDiagnosis.com: Symptoms of Flu |
| Features common signs and symptoms, incubation period, duration, and diagnosis. |
| Colds and Influenza |
| Compares the signs and symptoms of Influenza to the Common Cold. |
| Wake Forest University: Influenza |
| Symptoms and treatment of Influenza from the Student Health Service of Wake Forest University. |
| Influenza Vaccine |
| Discusses influenza, its symptoms and treatment options, including the effectiveness of flu vaccinations. Also includes a chart describing the differences between the flu and the common cold. |
| Influenza News - Topix.net |
| News on influenza collected from diverse sources on the web. |