2004 Find a Flu Shot
The American Lung Association offers this Flu Shot Locator to make it easy to find flu shot clinics by ZIP code. In light of the vaccine shortage announcement, the Lung Association is dedicated to mai... Details >
American Lung Association |
2004-05 Flu Vaccine Shortage
In light of the flu vaccine shortage this year, it may be more difficult for you to locate a flu shot. However, CDC is working with Aventis Pasteur and state and local health departments to distribute... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Antibiotic Resistance
Also available in: Chinese-Traditional
There are many different kinds of bacteria which are constantly changing. When a bacteria becomes "resistant" to an antibiotic, that medicine can no longer kill that bacteria.... Details >
Federation of Chinese American and Chinese Canadian Medical Societies |
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Frequently Asked Questions
These are answers to frequently asked questions about avian influenza (bird flu).... Details >
World Health Organization |
Basic Information About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
Also available in: Chinese-Traditional Japanese Thai Vietnamese
This document provides information on the symptoms and treatment of avian influenza (bird flu) in humans.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Fight Flu and Pneumonia
This publication describes the flu, explains which groups of people should get the flu shot and why, directs people on when to get the shot, and informs people on Medicare where they can go to get flu... Details >
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
Flu
This NIAID fact sheet provides information on the flu: its prevention, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.... Details >
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Influenza and the Common Cold
This online booklet describes the causes and symptoms of cold and flu infections, and offers specific recommendations regarding prevention, complications, and treatment. Common flu myths and treatmen... Details >
American Lung Association |
How Lou Got the Flu
The flu virus that caused Lou's flu came all the way from a farm in China to Lou's home in Kansas in the United States. After reading this story you will know more about what causes the flu and how t... Details >
American Museum of Natural History |
Influenza (Flu)
This page from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information and updates about the flu and flu vaccines. ... Details >
National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
