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Medicare: Fight Flu and Pneumonia
This is the official site for persons with Medicare that offers visitors with information about preventive services that are available to them. Here it provides information about how to fit the flu and pneumonia.
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American College of Physicians/Internal Medicine: Preventive Strategies for Influenza
The American College of Physicians (ACP) is the nation's largest medical specialty society. Its mission is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine. This site offers preventive strategies for Influenza in the form of evidence-based information for clinical practice for physicians and other healthcare professionals.
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Centers for Disease Control: Influenza Prevention and Control
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services, especially for those people who are least able to help themselves. This site provides a comprehensive look at Influenza including; general information, vaccination, diagnosis and surveillance.
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NFID: Facts About Influenza for Adults
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is an organization dedicated to educating the public and healthcare professionals about the causes, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This is a link to a fact sheet about influenza for Adults.
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National Institute on Aging Information Center (NIA): What to Do About the Flu - For Elderly
NIA’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of older Americans through research. They support and conduct high-quality research on: aging processes, age-related diseases, and
special problems and needs of the aged. This site has information related to Influenza in the Elderly.
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MEDLINE Plus: Influenza
MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. This site offers current news and information on influenza from its medical encyclopedia.
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