Khan Academy
Khan Academy: 5 Common Flu Vaccine Excuses
A video reviewing over popular excuses for people avoiding the flu vaccine. [7:58]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Three Types of Flu
Learn about the three types of influenza virus (Type A, Type B, and Type C) and what makes them differ from one another. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. These videos do not provide medical...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Testing for the Flu
Learn when testing for influenza makes sense, and the most common test that is used. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. These videos do not provide medical advice and are for informational...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Two Flu Vaccines (Tiv and Laiv)
Understand the differences between TIV (dead virus) and LAIV (alive, but weakened virus) and who should get which one. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. These videos do not provide medical...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Human Face of Big Data: Google Predicts the Flu
Until recently, the only way to detect a flu epidemic was by accumulating information submitted by doctors about patient visits. This process took about two weeks to reach the CDC - much too long to be effective. In an effort to improve...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Influenza Research
Why does the flu affect different people differently? We'll hear about new research into what makes the virus work.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Influenza Update
We'll get the latest on the outbreak of Type A, H1N1 influenza. What are researchers learning from studying the virus -- and how are doctors and other health professionals dealing with its spread?
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Towards a Universal Flu Vaccine
Researchers say they may have found an Achilles' heel in the structure of the influenza virus.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Sniffle, Sneeze, Urrp: Time for Colds and Flu
They both bring wintertime suffering, but how similar is the common cold to influenza, scientifically speaking?
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Analysis Raises Questions on Flu Shot for Seniors
Should seniors get the flu vaccine? A new report is discussed in this audio recording showing evidence that the flu shot works for seniors is lacking. [22:10]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: How Do You Fend Off the Flu?
What are some strategies people can use to protect themselves from getting the flu? An expert offers advice. Aired Jan. 18, 2013 [17:35 min]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Mild Winter May Be Keeping Flu Bugs at Bay
This year's flu season is off to a later start than any other year on record, according to the CDC.