Flu Facts

Flu season is in full swing, here are a few reliable resources that may help you and your family get through it. 

The site flu.gov, is managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and provides information about prevention, symptoms and treatment.  Vaccination locations can be viewed with this interactive Vaccine Finder map.  If you are a teacher or school administrator, here are tips for reducing the spread of germs in the classroom. 

The Center for Disease Control provides a weekly report of areas affected by the flu on Flu View.

Other general health information sources for Flu include:

• American Lung Association
• American Medical Association
• AMA Doctor Finder
• Mayo Clinic
• Medline Plus

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