| Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
The mission of the CDC is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. See their influenza section. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/flu/fluinfo.htm
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) was formd in order to support and implement research in an effort to gain a better understanding of infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. Their overall goal is to treat and eventually prevent these illnesses. This link will take you to their Flu Fact Sheet.
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| American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) |
The AAP is committed to the health and well-being of infants, adolescents, and young adults. The website offers news articles and tips on health for families, including information about influenza.
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| Flu Channel |
This site is created by Healthcommunities.com, Inc. It provides a broad array of physician-developed patient education information on influenza. For health care information about flu-related conditions, such as bronchitis, sore throat, and common cold, go to their sister site, pulmonologychannel.com.
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| World Health Organization (WHO) |
The World Health Organization is the health authority within the United Nations and is constantly monitoring the health status of the world's population. Their influenza website provides current details about the flu itself, as well as how it is affecting the United States and other nations. |
