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The flu and you The flu and you Geri Rodda Basic instruction on the spread of the influenza virus, including preventive strategies and healthy habits to avoid illness. OL11776778W
The fatal strain The fatal strain Alan Sipress A riveting account of why science alone can't stop the next pandemicWhen avian flu began spreading across Asia in the early-2000s, it reawakened fears that had lain dormant for nearly a century. Duri… OL13740762W
Common cold and flu Common cold and flu Alvin Silverstein Describes the history, causes, prevention, and treatment of the common cold and flu, as well as the effects on people and society. OL15048682W
Ah-choo! Ah-choo! Margery Cuyler A sneeze spreads from a farmer to his wife to various animals on the farm until they are all in bed with the flu. OL15053050W
Swine flu Swine flu Terence Stephenson Presents an introduction to the swine influenza in the United States, discussing its symptoms, treatment, preventive measures that can be taken, impact of the virus on children, and information about… OL15474087W
Purple death Purple death David Getz An illustrated overview of the onset, progress, and effects of the "Spanish flu" epidemic of 1918, which resulted in the deaths of more than half a million people in the U.S. alone, tens of millions … OL15839293W
The domestic and international impacts of the 2009-H1N1 influenza a pandemic The domestic and international impacts of the 2009-H1N1 influenza a pandemic Eileen R. Choffnes,David A. Relman,Alison Mack "In March and early April 2009, a new, swine-origin 2009-H1N1 influenza A virus emerged in Mexico and the United States. During the first few weeks of surveillance, the virus spread by human-to-human… OL16114529W
Pandemic planning Pandemic planning David R. Black,J. Eric Dietz "Offering research and evidence-based guidelines for strategic plan development, this book draws on the lessons learned over three years of pandemic preparedness exercises. Collaborating with nationa… OL16557597W
Pandemic Pandemic Yvonne Ventresca Lilianna is still recovering from a past trauma when a quick-spreading illness that doctors are unable to treat hits her town. With her parents away on business and the deadly pandemic in full force,… OL17062846W
Erzählungen vom Oberharz in Oberharzer Mundart Heft 2 Erzählungen vom Oberharz in Oberharzer Mundart Heft 2 Louis Kühnhold In den *Erzählungen vom Oberharz in Oberharzer Mundart* erzählt Louis Kühnhold in Versform Geschichten aus Sankt Andreasberg und dem Oberharz im lokalen Dialekt der Bergstadt. OL17890479W
Very, very, very dreadful Very, very, very dreadful Albert Marrin In this powerful book, filled with black and white photographs, nonfiction master Albert Marrin examines the history, science, and impact of this great scourge and the possibility for another worldwi… OL19728176W
The Jakarta pandemic The Jakarta pandemic Steven Konkoly In the late fall of 2013, a lethal pandemic virus emerges from the Islamic Republic of Indonesia (IRI) and rages unchecked across every continent. When the Jakarta Flu threatens his picture perfect M… OL19952060W
Flu Flu Wayne Simmons "A deadly strain of flu mutates, causing the deaths of millions throughout Ireland and beyond. But the infected don't stay dead for long, rising up to become flesh-eating monsters. Geri McConnell is … OL21428051W
Colds, the flu, and other infections Colds, the flu, and other infections Angela Royston "Describes the causes, symptoms, treatment of colds and flu, and how to prevent them"--Provided by publisher. OL24063344W
Cuando nos da gripa Cuando nos da gripa Andree Salom Safi Illustrates to children the changes that come along when they get the flu: tiredness, headaches, etc., and reassures them that getting sick is not their fault. OL24258606W
Influenza in practice Influenza in practice Roy Jennings,Robert C. Read "Almost every winter there is an outbreak or epidemic of influenza in the UK and many other countries. These infections contribute to an annual increase in both morbidity and mortality, primarily in … OL24422885W
A doctor like Papa A doctor like Papa Natalie Kinsey-Warnock When the influenza epidemic of 1918 comes to Vermont, eleven-year-old Margaret, who has always wanted to be a physician, finds out what doctoring is like. OL2670490W
Flu Flu Gina Kolata The fascinating, true story of the world's deadliest disease. In 1918, the Great Flu Epidemic felled the young and healthy virtually overnight. An estimated forty million people died as the epidemic … OL2699188W
Colds, flu and other infections Colds, flu and other infections Angela Royston "Have you ever had a cold or the flu? Do you know why you caught it and how to look after yourself if you ever catch it again? Find out everything you need to know about colds, flu and other infectio… OL27703484W
The Great Influenza The Great Influenza Amelia Pérez de Villlar,Amelia Pérez de Villlar,Amelia Pérez de Villlar,Amelia Pérez de Villlar,John M. Barry At the height of WWI, history's most lethal influenza virus erupted in an army camp in Kansas, moved east with American troops, then exploded, killing as many as 100 million people worldwide. It kill… OL7989229W
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