- CDC: Key Facts About Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
Offers information on the flu shot and nasal-spray vaccine, the common side effects associated with each, and more.
www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm
- American Lung Association Flu Clinic Locator
Lets users search for flu shot locations by ZIP code and date. Also offers information on the available influenza vaccines.
www.flucliniclocator.org
- CDC Q&A: Flu Shot
Recommendations for the flu season about who should get a flu shot and who should avoid it. From the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/flushot.htm
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Influenza Virus Vaccine
News regarding the makeup of the flu vaccine as well as notices regarding national distribution.
www.fda.gov/cber/flu/flu.htm
- Inactivated Influenza Vaccine
(PDF)
Printable brochure explaining the importance of an annual flu shot.
www.immunize.org/vis/2flu.pdf
- CDC: Thimerosal-Containing Influenza Vaccine
Describes the use of the mercury compound Thimerosol as a preservative in vaccines, the safety of such vaccines for children, and the availability of reduced-thimerosol products.
www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/thimerosal.htm
- Flu Vaccine Facts
Addresses flu vaccine benefits, prevention tips, common misconceptions, and much more. From the University of Maryland Medical System.
www.umm.edu/features/flu_vac.html
- About.com: Flu Shots for Children
Offers general facts about influenza and the flu vaccine plus recommendations for parents.
pediatrics.about.com/cs/immunizations/a/flu_shots.htm
- Immunization Action Coalition: Influenza Information
Provides links to journal articles, laws, case histories, vaccine manufacturers, and more
www.immunize.org/influenza/index.htm
- KidsHealth.org: Is the Flu Vaccine a Good Idea for Your Family?
Information on how the vaccine works, who should and should not get it, and what to do after vaccination.
www.kidshealth.org/parent/general/body/flu_vaccine.html
- Faces of Influenza
Details the importance of annual influenza vaccinations, particularly for people in high-risk groups. From the American Lung Association and Sanofi Pasteur.
www.facesofinfluenza.org
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