Influenza Virus Net is the web resource for anyone interested in influenza and flu pandemics. Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by RNA viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae (the influenza viruses), that affects humans, birds and other mammals. The virus spreads easily from person to person. Influenza circulates worldwide and can affect anybody in any age group. Influenza causes annual epidemics that peak during winter in temperate regions. Influenza is a serious public health problem that causes severe illnesses and deaths for higher risk populations. The most common symptoms of the disease are chills, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness/fatigue and general discomfort. Sore throat, fever and coughs are the most frequent symptoms. In more serious cases, influenza causes pneumonia, which can be fatal, particularly for the young and the elderly. An influenza epidemic can take an economic toll through lost workforce productivity, and strain health services. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent infection.

The objectives of Influenza Virus Net are to be the public and professional information resource for influenza and to serve as a network in the exchange of information and news related to influenza.

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• County Health Officials: San Diego Flu Season Is Over - KPBS
  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 23:48 GMT
• Flu complications take life of Carpentersville girl, 5, described by family as the "most loving, beautiful girl" - Chicago Tribune
  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 23:16 GMT
• Older Tasmanians urged to get more powerful flu vaccine designed to protect over-65s - Brinkwire (press release)
  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 22:54 GMT
• Free... Yes FREE Flu Jabs Today Only - Hit 107
  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 21:50 GMT
• State Health Dept reports 4 more flu-related deaths; season total now at 282 - KOKH FOX25
  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 21:18 GMT
• 5 new flu-related deaths reported in Connecticut - WTNH.com (press release)
  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 21:03 GMT
• State has no flu-related deaths last week; season total at 375 - Winston-Salem Journal
  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 20:51 GMT
• Seasonal flu cases on upward swing in Tamil Nadu - Deccan Chronicle
  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 20:09 GMT
• Flu season in South Carolina has been nearly 3 times as deadly as it was last year - Charleston Post Courier
  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 19:33 GMT
• Flu no longer widespread in RI - WPRI 12 Eyewitness News
  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 19:11 GMT

• PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (61): CHINA, H7N9
  
  Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
  According to the HFPC of Yunnan province on [28 Jun 2017], during the enhanced influenza and unknown pneumonia surveillance, 4 human H7N9 cases were reported by local CDC and reconfirmed by national CDC. All 4 cases were reported in Wenshan city, and these were the first report of local human H7N9 AIV case in Yunnan since 2017. One patient recovered and had been discharged from hospital, while other 3 patients (in stable condition) remained in designated hospital for treatment and quarantine.