I. Introduction
II. The Influenza Virus
1. Infected Droplets
2. Contact Transmission
3. Yearly Epidemics
4. Seasonal Variation
5. Severity and Outcomes
III. Clinical Features of Influenza Infection
IV. Diagnosis of Influenza
V. Complications of Influenza
VI. Treatment of Influenza Infection
1. Infection Control
2. Mask versus Respirator
VII. Prevention of Influenza Infections
VIII. Antivirals
1. New Antiviral Drug
IX. Children and Influenza
1. Children < 6 Months of Age
2. Children Aged 6 Months to 5 Years
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native Children
4. Children Aged 6 months - 18 years with Chronic Health Problems
5. Flu shots (IIV)
6. Nasal spray vaccine (LAIV4)
7. Special Vaccination Instructions for Children
I. Pregnancy and Influenza
II. Case Study: Vaccine Effectiveness
III. Case Study 2: Vaccine Effectiveness
IV. Summary