Influenza in humans

Influenza, also known as the flu, occurs all over the world in humans.

Influenza usually comes on suddenly and may include these symptoms:

• Fever
• Headache
• Tiredness (can be extreme) 
• Dry cough 
• Sore throat 
• Nasal congestion 
• Body aches

Influenza in humans is extensively covered on the following websites. The sites contain useful information on:

• Current flu epidemics
• Vaccination information
• Other preventative measures
• Treatment of flu symptoms
  
  
  
  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
     
  2. WHO website
     
  3. Flu Watch.com an American based website
     
  4. The Canadian Population and Public Health Branch website
     
  5. European Influenza Surveillance Scheme.

Also read more in Public Health and Avian Influenza