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What's the Difference Between Seasonal Flu, Pandemic Flu, and Avian (Bird) Flu?
URL: http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/Flu/understandingFlu/DefinitionsOverview.htm

Description:
This fact sheet explains differences between three types of flu and provides general information abut the flu and flu virus characteristics. It also notes that the flu "is not the same as the common cold, nor is it related to what is commonly called the 'stomach flu.'" Additional flu information can be found through the left navigation menu on this page. From the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

LII Topics: Bird Flu (Avian Influenza), Epidemics, Infectious Diseases, Influenza (Flu)

Publisher:
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Extra Keywords
influenza

LII Database Information:
Record 27061 created by Jennifer English on 10/27/2008
Last modification on 11/13/2008
Published: 11/13/2008  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/27061

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