US GOVERNMENT
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
http://www.pandemicflu.gov
“One-stop access to U.S. Government swine, avian and pandemic flu information.” Includes special information for parents and concerned care givers; information for travelers; frequent questions; preparation and prevention; use of masks, etc.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
Also shows current number and location of confirmed cases and deaths in the U.S.
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/H1N1Flu/
Alerts consumers to be wary of Internet sites selling products to prevent, treat or cure the 2009 swine flu.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/
Under ‘highlights’ click on ‘2009 H1N1 Influenza.’
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/swineflu.html
Basics, research, tests and treatment, news, video.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome
Click on H1N1 symbols for updates; also see ‘frequently asked questions.’
National Agricultural Library (NAL)
http://www.nal.usda.gov
Under ‘Spotlights’ click on ‘2009 Flu Info.’ Good list of national and international Web sites for further information.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
http://www.dhs.gov/xprepresp/programs/swine-flu.shtm
National Public Radio (NPR)
http://www.npr.org
Type in swine flu and look at hits under ‘best bets’ for latest stories.
Compiled by Stephanie Marcus April 2009 |
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