Information for Health Care Professionals

Get the facts on fighting the flu

Know your enemy. Learn how flu is spread, and the large yet innocent role children play in the process.

Is it the cold or the flu? Although cold and flu symptoms may seem similar, the flu is more severe and poses a greater health concern. Make sure you know the difference with this symptom comparison table.

Take five. In addition to a flu vaccine, there are other important ways to help prevent the flu. Check out these five flu prevention tips.