The following websites are recommended by the VA. These sites provide reliable pandemic influenza information. There is a description of each site so you can know in advance what features if offers. The websites are arranged by topic.
It is important that, whatever the source of medical or health information, you discuss it with your health care provider. (more information)
General Pandemic Flu Information
Government Sites
Pandemic Flu (*External site-see disclaimer below) (pandemic flu web site)
The official Government Pandemic Flu website provides up to date information on all pandemic topics. It is easy to navigate and links to other sites for additional health information. The website includes topics such as:
General information Understanding flu terms Frequently asked questions History of Pandemics Federal, state and individual planning Monitoring outbreaks Birds and animal issues Tests, Vaccines, Medications, & Masks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (cdc web site) (*External site-see disclaimer below)
The CDC website provides extensive information on Avian Flu, Seasonal Flu, Preventing Infection and Links to Pandemic Flu information.
The Minnesota Dept. of Health-Pandemic Flu Facts (minnesota department of health pandemic flu facts web site) (*External site-see disclaimer below)
The Minnesota Dept. of Health provides resources on the basics of Pandemic Planning and summarizes Minnesota’s plans and recommendations. The site also lists these Pandemic Flu articles:
The following websites are recommended by the VA. These sites provide reliable pandemic influenza information. There is a description of each site so you can know in advance what features if offers. The websites are arranged by topic.