Flu
Are you so achy that you can hardly move? Maybe it's the flu. Look up signs and symptoms, possible treatments and what to do when you have the flu, all right here!
Dean Cain on the "Faces of Influenza" Campaign
Dean Cain, Hollywood actor and asthmatic, is one of the American Lung Association's "Faces of Influenza." Find out what Dean Cain had to say about his role in this important flu education campaign and what we should be doing to protect our families from the flu.
Dean Cain, Hollywood actor and asthmatic, is one of the American Lung Association's "Faces of Influenza." Find out what Dean Cain had to say about his role in this important flu education campaign and what we should be doing to protect our families from the flu.
Flu Activity by State
Because flu activity can change around the country very quickly, the CDC provides state-by-state information that is updated weekly during flu season. This information will also be made available here so you have all the information you need about the flu in one place.
Because flu activity can change around the country very quickly, the CDC provides state-by-state information that is updated weekly during flu season. This information will also be made available here so you have all the information you need about the flu in one place.
Preparing for a Flu Pandemic
Although to possibility of a pandemic flu outbreak may seem unlikely to most people, it is a very real possibility. Preparing for a flu pandemic before it happens, is key to minimizing the spread of the disease. Learn what you can do to prepare for a pandemic flu outbreak.
Although to possibility of a pandemic flu outbreak may seem unlikely to most people, it is a very real possibility. Preparing for a flu pandemic before it happens, is key to minimizing the spread of the disease. Learn what you can do to prepare for a pandemic flu outbreak.
Symptoms of the Flu
So you thought you had a cold, but it just isn't going away and now it is getting worse. Could it be the flu? Find out the most common symptoms of the flu and how they are different from the common cold.
So you thought you had a cold, but it just isn't going away and now it is getting worse. Could it be the flu? Find out the most common symptoms of the flu and how they are different from the common cold.
The Flu
A complete overview of the flu. Highlights all the most important aspects of the flu and what you need to know.
A complete overview of the flu. Highlights all the most important aspects of the flu and what you need to know.
Signs and Symptoms of the Flu
Here you will find all the most common signs and symptoms of the flu. Discover what all those aches and pains could be!
Here you will find all the most common signs and symptoms of the flu. Discover what all those aches and pains could be!
Seasonal Flu vs. Stomach Flu
What is the difference between influenza and the "stomach flu"? Find out the answers to this common mix-up about the flu.
What is the difference between influenza and the "stomach flu"? Find out the answers to this common mix-up about the flu.
Does Cold Weather Cause the Cold or Flu?
Many people believe the cold weather will make you sick. Is there any truth to it? Find out if the cold weather will give you a cold or if this is just an old wives tale.
Many people believe the cold weather will make you sick. Is there any truth to it? Find out if the cold weather will give you a cold or if this is just an old wives tale.
Cold and Flu Video Tips from About.com
Video Tips from About.com on cold and flu topics. Find out flu vaccine information, cold medication tips and how to protect yourself against cold and flu viruses.
Video Tips from About.com on cold and flu topics. Find out flu vaccine information, cold medication tips and how to protect yourself against cold and flu viruses.
Track Flu Activity in Your Area
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides weekly updates to influenza activity across the country. Also available on this page are links to worldwide flu activity, including Europe, Canada and the World Health Organization.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides weekly updates to influenza activity across the country. Also available on this page are links to worldwide flu activity, including Europe, Canada and the World Health Organization.
Flu-O-Meter
This tool provided by the Aetna Intelihealth identifies the level of flu in your state.
This tool provided by the Aetna Intelihealth identifies the level of flu in your state.
Flu Clinic Locator
Where can you get a flu shot? The American Lung Association has compiled a list of flu shot clinics around the country. Just enter your zip code and find the clinic nearest you.
Where can you get a flu shot? The American Lung Association has compiled a list of flu shot clinics around the country. Just enter your zip code and find the clinic nearest you.
Flu Medications for Patients with High Blood Pressure
Great information from the American Heart Association about medications patients with high blood pressure should and should not take when they have the flu.
Great information from the American Heart Association about medications patients with high blood pressure should and should not take when they have the flu.