Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Weekly Us Map: Influenza Summary Update
A Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report Prepared by the Influenza Division.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Viruses and Human Disease
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how viruses cause human diseases.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Hodgkin's Disease
This site from the MayoClinic.com provides great information on the cancer of the lymphatic system known as Hodgkin's disease. The article includes facts on signs and symptoms, causes, treatment and coping skills.
WebMD
Web Md: Influenza
This site from WebMD Health explores what influenza is, various causes and symptoms, how to treat it, when to call a doctor, and much more.
WebMD
Web Md: Understanding Common Cold
This site from WebMD Health provides a basic overview of the common cold. Includes links to additional topics on the cold, such as symptoms, treatment and prevention. This is a good site to get general knowledge on this particular subject.
WebMD
Web Md: Influenza
This site explores what influenza is, various causes and symptoms, how to treat it, when to call a doctor, and much more.
Harvard University
Harvard University Library Open Collections Program: Spanish Influenza
Students investigate Spanish influenza in North America. Some topics explored are reactions, responses, and legacies of Spanish influenza. Additional resources include web pages, manuscripts, references, and publications.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Key Facts About Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
The two types of vaccines are discussed along with who should/should not get vaccinated, when is the best time to get vaccinated, side effects, and more.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do You Need to Get a Flu Shot Every Year?
Why do we need a new flu shot every year? Vaccines for diseases like mumps and rubella offer a lifetime of protection with two shots early in life; what's so special about the flu?
Other
Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information: Influenzae Type B
Comprehensive information about influenzae type b and the vaccine that prevents it. Contains a Q & A section, photos and videos, true case histories, and references to other resources.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Infectious Diseases
A self-paced lesson on infectious diseases including bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections. Each disease featured discusses symptoms and treatment.
Other
Cherokee Messenger: Native American Herbal Remedies
Traditional Native American herbal remedies for dozens of maladies are listed here.
Other
Disease Detectives: Microbe Gallery
Learn in-depth details about microbes that cause disease: what is it, how to avoid it, the symptoms, and how it causes infections.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Pandemics: How Are Viruses Spread?
The spread of a virus is influenced by four factors. In this lesson you will predict the spread of a virus over a population.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Unit: Infectious Diseases
Introduction to a unit of lessons on the following infectious diseases: Tuberculosis, Pertussis, Influenza, Polio, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV and AIDS, Malaria.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Testing for the Flu
An explanation of when testing for influenza makes sense, and the most common test that is used.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Naming the Flu: H Something, N Something
An explanation of what the names H1N1 and H3N2 mean and why they are helpful in keeping track of different flu viruses.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Three Types of Flu
An explanation of the three types of influenza viruses (Type A, Type B, and Type C) and what makes them different from one another.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: When Flu Viruses Attack!
Learn how influenza viruses get into and out of cells using Hemagglutinin and Neuraminidase proteins on their surfaces.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Catching and Spreading the Flu
Find out how the flu spreads from person to person, and who is at the greatest risk of getting complications of the flu.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Two Flu Vaccines (Tiv and Laiv)
Understand the differences between TIV (dead virus) and LAIV (alive, but weakened virus) and the population that should get which one.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Flu Shift and Drift
Discover how Type B Influenza virus has genetic drift, whereas Type A Influenza virus has genetic drift and shift.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Flu Vaccine Efficacy
An explanation of how useful the flu vaccine actually is at preventing the flu.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Genetic Shift in Flu
An explanation of how genetic material in Type A flu virus can get shuffled around to create brand new types of viruses.