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Flu (Influenza): 2009 H1N1 (Swine), Seasonal, Avian (Bird), and Pandemic

2009 Flu Info

Understanding Flu

  • 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine)
  • What's the Difference Between Seasonal Flu, Pandemic Flu, and Avian (Bird) Flu?
  • Cause
  • Transmission
  • Symptoms
  • Complications
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Prevention
  • Publications

    • Illustration of the flu virus.

    View the illustration showing how a mutation of genes enables the virus to escape the body’s defenses.

    View the illustration showing the genetic change that enables a flu strain to jump from one animal species to another.

    Influenza Research at NIAID

    Each year in the United States, influenza kills more than 36,000 people and hospitalizes 200,000 others. Worldwide, annual epidemics cause about 250,000 to 500,000 deaths. Scientists in NIAID labs, universities and medical research institutions around the world are working together to find better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat influenza. For the latest in NIAID-supported influenza research, please see Recent Scientific Findings.

    Highlights

  • Report of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Influenza Research

  • 2009 Progress Report to the Report of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Influenza Research, NIAID (PDF)

  • NIAID Influenza Antiviral Development Workshop: New Generation (PDF)

    • Research 

  • Basic Research
  • Diagnostic Progress
  • Advances in Treatment
  • Vaccine Research
  • Pandemic Flu Research
  • Clinical  Studies
  • Reports and Plans
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  • Influenza Research in NIAID Labs
  • Centers of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance (CEIRS)
  • Services and Resources for Researchers
  • Funding Opportunities

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    News and Events

    Dynasty: Influenza Virus in 1918 and Today—June 29, 2009

    NIAID Media Availability: Scientists Develop Mathematical Model to Predict the Immune Response to Influenza—May 13, 2009

    NIAID Media Availability: Flu Virus Foiled Again—Feb. 26, 2009

    Scientists Identify Lab-Made Proteins That Neutralize Multiple Strains of Seasonal and Pandemic Flu Viruses—Feb. 22, 2009

    All Flu News Releases

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    Research Feature

    The 2009 outbreak of a new strain of H1N1 influenza A demonstrates that continuing vigilance, planning, and strong public health research capability are essential defenses against emerging health threats. Read NIAID Labs Meet the H1N1 Challenge.

    Volunteer for clinical studies
    Volunteer for NIAID-funded clinical studies related to flu on ClinicalTrials.gov.

    Related Links

    View a list of links for for more information about influenza.

    History: 1918 Influenza

    Publications

    View a related publications including pamphlets, information sheets, and reports produced by NIAID for the general public on various health topics and research activities of NIAID.
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    Research Feature

    The 2009 outbreak of a new strain of H1N1 influenza A demonstrates that continuing vigilance, planning, and strong public health research capability are essential defenses against emerging health threats. Read NIAID Labs Meet the H1N1 Challenge.

    Volunteer for clinical studies
    Volunteer for NIAID-funded clinical studies related to flu on ClinicalTrials.gov.

    Related Links

    View a list of links for for more information about influenza.

    History: 1918 Influenza

    Publications

    View a related publications including pamphlets, information sheets, and reports produced by NIAID for the general public on various health topics and research activities of NIAID.
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