Nursing - Term 3 Resources

FluWatch

FluWatch is Canada's national surveillance system that monitors the spread of flu and flu-like illnesses on an on-going basis. FluWatch reports, posted every Friday, contain specific information for health professionals on flu viruses circulating in Canada.

Flu (Influenza) Canada

Produced by the Public Health Agency of Canada

Provides information by province/territory, for the public, and for health professionals.

World Health Organization: Influenza -worldwide information on influenza

FluNet is the web-based data collection and reporting tool of the Global Influenza Surveillance Network (GISN). FluNet includes virological influenza information since 1995 from countries worldwide, provided by National Influenza Centres (NICs) and other national influenza reference laboratories collaborating actively with GISN. Whereas data entry is restricted and data entry access password protected, data reports including tables, maps and graphs are available to all public users.

Seasonal Influenza Information - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US)

Includes information on:

• Flu basics
• Resources for health professionals
• Prevention
• Treating the sick patient
• What's New
• Information for specific groups