CBS
Cbs News: Flu Season Hitting Its Peak in 43 States
The flu appears to be taking the nation by storm even for those who received flu shots this year. Catch this story from the CBS News medical correspondent. [1:43]
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science Behind the News: Influenza & Flu Vaccines
The biology of a flu virus, how it is spread, how it manifests itself in the human body, and how to protect oneself through vaccination and preventative practices are explained. [4:02]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza Prevention and Treatment: Flu Vaccine Risks and Benefits
Learn about some of the common and uncommon risks and benefits associated with the flu vaccine. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. [12:56]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza: Flu Vaccine Risks and Benefits
Compare the risks and benefits of the flu vaccine side-by-side and decide for yourself if flu vaccines are a good idea.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza: Flu Vaccine Excuses
Learn some common excuses for not getting the flu vaccine, and some key information relevant to each one. [3:27]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Flu Symptoms: Catching and Spreading the Flu
Find out how the flu spreads from person to person, and who is at the greatest risk of getting complications of the flu. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza: 2 Types of Flu Vaccine
Distinguish between LAIV (live, weakened) and TIV (dead) vaccines, and when each is appropriate to be used.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza Diagnosis: Testing for the Flu
Did you know there was a test to see if someone has the flu? This video lecture will discuss when testing for influenza makes sense, and the most common test that is used. [8:57]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza Pathology: Genetic Shift in Flu
Find out how the genetic material in the Type A flu virus can get shuffled around to create brand new types of viruses! Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. These videos do not provide medical...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza: Flu Symptoms and Diagnosis
Learn the common symptoms of the flu and how it can be diagnosed. These videos do not provide medical advice and are for informational purposes only. The videos are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza Prevention and Treatment: Flu Vaccine Efficacy
Find out just how useful the flu vaccine actually is at preventing the flu! Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. These videos do not provide medical advice and are for informational purposes only....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza: Flu Epidemiology
The flu has been causing disease and death for a long time. Get a feel for exactly how many folks are affected each year by this disease. These videos do not provide medical advice and are for informational purposes only. The videos are...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza Pathology: When Flu Viruses Attack!
Learn how flu viruses get into and out of your cells using Hemagglutinin and Neuraminidase proteins on their surface. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. These videos do not provide medical advice...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza Pathology: Naming the Flu: H Something, N Something
We've all heard of H1N1 or H3N2; now you can understand what all of those names mean and find out why they are helpful in keeping track of the different flu viruses! [9:54]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza: Flu Pathophysiology
Once the flu virus enters a cell it can turn that cell into a viral factory, making many more copies of the flu virus and causing illness. [2:54]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza Pathology: Flu Shift and Drift
Learn how Type B Influenza virus has genetic drift, whereas Type A Influenza virus has genetic drift AND shift. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. [7:44]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza Special Topics: 5 Common Flu Vaccine Excuses
Many people choose to avoid the flu vaccine each year. Review five popular excuses, and how they relate to common misunderstandings about the flu. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. [7:57]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza Pathology: Three Types of Flu
Learn about the three types of influenza virus (Type A, Type B, and Type C) and what makes them different from one another. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. [8:16]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza Special Topics: Making Flu Vaccine Each Year
Learn about how the flu vaccine is made every year in this video, Explore how the World Health Organization chooses what strains the of the flu should vrus should be included to protect most people. [9:17]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza: Genetic Shift and Drift
The flu virus has the unique ability to change in two different ways, causing genetic shift and drift. Learn exactly how these two mechanisms differ from one another. [4:55]
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr Videos: Skunk Bear: How Long Are You Contagious With the Flu?
Just because you're feeling better doesn't mean you can't get other people sick. Turns out, you can spread the flu for longer than you might think. [2:58]
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr Videos: Skunk Bear: Catching Up With Flu
When sick people search the Web for remedies or tweet about their symptoms, they're sending an early warning signal about disease outbreaks. Now scientists and public health officials are listening in. [2:44]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Antiviral Drugs for the Flu
Learn how antiviral drugs help people fight diseases like the flu. [13:49]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: 2 Types of Flu Vaccine
A video over viewing the two types of flu vaccines that are used. Learn the differences between LAIV (live, weakened) and TIV (dead) vaccines, and when each is appropriate to be used. [7:48]