Flu Central: Everything you need to know about H1N1 and seasonal flu

HOUSTON -- (October 7, 2009) -- Flu Central: Everything you need to know about H1N1 and seasonal flu is your one-stop location for the latest on influenza.

Via news items and video, BCM experts offer tips on how to stay healthy, address the most common questions regarding seasonal flu, the H1N1 virus and the vaccine, and debunk myths and rumors.

It is important to note that the H1N1 is a new strain of influenza, and people of all ages are at risk for getting the virus. Some groups are at higher risk for complications, such as pregnant women, young children, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. Except for infants under 6 months of age and a very few others who have specific issues, the H1N1 vaccine is recommended.

Baylor College of Medicine has one of eight federally funded Vaccine Treatment and Evaluation Units in the United States. These units have conducted tests on the H1N1 vaccine to determine appropriate dosage in adults, children and pregnant women.

Resources

H1N1 Flu Tracker (Map) (courtesy Dr. Henry Niman, Rhiza Labs and Google)
City of Houston H1N1 information: English | Spanish
CDC global update
The Flu Up Close

Social media

Follow the CDC on Twitter
http://twitter.com/CDCflu
http://twitter.com/CDCemergency
BCM on Twitter
BCM on Facebook

Background

Baylor College of Medicine continues H1N1 vaccine trials, Oct. 1, 2009
H1N1 flu vaccine trial questions and answers, Aug. 11, 2009
BCM experts respond to vaccination recommendations, July 30, 2009
BCM to participate in U.S. H1N1 clinical trials, July 22, 2009
Baylor studying flu vaccine in pregnant women, July 6, 2009
BCM begins study of patients with H1N1 virus, May 29, 2009
BCM flu experts answer H1N1 flu (swine flu) questions, April 27, 2009