FLU NEWS

November 15, 2004– Welcome to the second issue of Flu News, the American Lung Association’s Flu Season E-newsletter. Flu vaccine supply and virus strains are variables during any flu season. The American Lung Association Flu News is dedicated to keeping people informed on all of the latest news related to influenza.

ABOUT THE CURRENT FLU SEASON:

FLU ACTIVITY... Click here   for the weekly reports from the CDC on incidence of flu in the U.S., update 11/12.

FLU SHOT LOCATOR UPDATE... Our online directory of flu shot clinics continues to be updated. However, a server malfunction caused impacted service this past week. Our apologies for any confusion this may have caused our web visitors.  

Click here  for a Flu Shot Clinic near you. If you would like to add a clinic to the site, please email flushotlocator@lungusa.org

TREATMENT AND PREVENTION:

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION ENCOURAGES HIGH RISK GROUPS TO SEEK OUT PNEUMONIA VACCINE... In light of a flu vaccine shortage, elderly and people with chronic illnesses can help mitigate a deadly flu complication: pneumonia. The Lung Association is encouraging high risk groups to seek out the pneumonia vaccine. Click here  for the full story.

KEY FACTS ABOUT THE FLU...  Click here to read this recently updated Fact Sheet from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

COLD and FLU SYMPTOMS... Is it the Common Cold or the Flu? Our Cold and Flu Guidelines were created to help you distinguish between the two.  

Click here for more information, including treatment options.

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IN THE NEWS:

The following links feature a sampling of the most recent influenza news stories. As these news sources come from secondary sources,  the Lung Association does not verify their accuracy or support any medical claims.  Click on each link for the full story from the source identified.

• Flu Season Slow So Far; 11/7, Reuters
• Flu Remedy Sales Watched to Spot Outbreaks; 11/7, Associated Press
• Aventis Gets Flu Shot Contract; 11/9, Yahoo News
• Officials Announce Flu Vaccine Distributions; 11/9, WebMD
• WHO urges more flu vaccine efforts before pandemic; 11/11, Reuters

The mission of the American Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.

To contact an American Lung Association in your area, call 1-800-LUNGUSA.