influenza

Chronicles the 1918 influenza epidemic, discussing why it was so lethal, how it spread throughout the American Midwest, what steps were taken to stop it, and how the country responded to the crisis.

Provides information about colds, discussing their causes, signs and symptoms, treatments, and cure, and explains how to guard against catching colds.

Presents an introduction to the flu, in simple text with illustrations, including information on what it is, its symptoms, treatment, and suggestions on how to stay healthy.

Examines the nature and history of influenza. Discusses the effects of pandemics and efforts to prepare for them.

A discussion of the world's preparedness for an influenza pandemic that provides an overview of the history of influenza pandemics, examines predictions, explores the global pandemic response system, and addresses vaccines as well as social containment measures.

Examines the 1918 outbreak of influenza written in graphic novel format.

Describes what it is like to have the flu, explains what flu is, reviews the history of the disease, and discusses diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and prevention.

Rhyming text tells the story of a young girl's visit to the zoo and the illness she spreads to all the animals as a result of neither using a tissue nor nor washing her hands.

A sneeze spreads from a farmer to his wife to various animals on the farm until they are all in bed with the flu.