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- Launched: November 2008The New York Times: Google Uses Web Searches to Track Flu’s Spread (November 11, 2008)
- Site tracks flu-related searchesThe New York Times: Google Uses Web Searches to Track Flu’s Spread (November 11, 2008)
- Tracks location of searches and determines areas where flu outbreaks may be occurringThe New York Times: Google Uses Web Searches to Track Flu’s Spread (November 11, 2008)
- Flu-related searches were very predictive of outbreaks in 2007-2008 seasonThe New York Times: Google Uses Web Searches to Track Flu’s Spread (November 11, 2008)
- CDC sees site as very helpfulThe New York Times: Google Uses Web Searches to Track Flu’s Spread (November 11, 2008)
- Between 5% and 20% of population gets flu each yearThe New York Times: Google Uses Web Searches to Track Flu’s Spread (November 11, 2008)
- 36,000 people die a year from the fluThe New York Times: Google Uses Web Searches to Track Flu’s Spread (November 11, 2008)
- Site also has flu shot locator
- Tracker shows flu season is well under wayCNN: Flu season picking up speed, tracking indicates (February 19, 2009)
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Google Flu Trends is a new Google project that tracks search engine terms and determines what parts of the country may currently be experiencing a flu outbreak. During the 2007-2008 flu season, searches for flu and flu-related symptoms corresponded to locations where outbreaks were occurring. During the 2008-2009 season, Google Flu Trends will track such searches in real time, displaying those locations around the country where the most people are searching for flu-related terms.The New York Times: Google Uses Web Searches to Track Flu’s Spread (November 11, 2008)
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"This could conceivably provide as early a warning of an outbreak as any system... The earlier the warning, the earlier prevention and control measures can be put in place, and this could prevent cases of influenza."—Lyn Finelli, head of influenza surveillance division at CDCThe New York Times: Google Uses Web Searches to Track Flu’s Spread (November 11, 2008)"This is an example where Google can use the incredible systems that we have to come up with an interesting, predictive result. From a technological perspective, it is the beginning."—Eric Schmidt, Google CEOThe New York Times: Google Uses Web Searches to Track Flu’s Spread (November 11, 2008)
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Google Flu Trends News
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Map: Google Flu Shots, Flu Trends
Finding that certain search terms ("flu," "swine flu," "H1N1," vaccination," etc.) indicate strong flu activity, Google Flu Trends "uses aggregated Google ... (November 11, 2009)SFist -
Google Flu Shot helps people find vaccine
That comes on the heels of Google Flu Trends, which allows users to see real-time estimates of flu activity in 20 countries and 38 languages. ... (November 15, 2009)Examiner.com -
Google's Flu Trends Aids Swine Flu Surveillance, Scientists Say
6 (Bloomberg) -- Google Flu Trends, the influenza- monitoring service of Google Inc.'s philanthropic arm, tracked swine flu almost as well as the ... (November 06, 2009)Bloomberg -
Google Flu Shot Locator Shows Where To Get Vaccines Near You!
Google also maintains a Google Flu Trends site designed to help you spot where flu activity may be peaking. Danny Sullivan is editor-in-chief of Search ... (November 10, 2009)Search Engine Land (blog)
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Google Flu Trends Links Powered by Google
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Google Flu Trends
We've found that certain search terms are good indicators of flu activity. Google Flu Trends uses aggregated Google search data to estimate flu activity.google.org -
Google Flu Trends | How does this work?
Learn about how Google Flu Trends uses aggregated search query data to accurately estimate current flu activity in several countries.google.org -
Official Google Blog: Google Flu Trends expands to 16 additional ...
Official Google Blog: Google Flu Trends expands to 16 additional countriesgoogleblog.blogspot.com -
Google Flu Trends Goes Global, Proving That We're A Nation Of ...
As we all gear up for flu season (have you gotten your shots yet?), Google is doing its part by expanding Google Flu ...techcrunch.com
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Google Flu Trends Questions
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Are the number of occurrences of swine flu decreasing or increasing? 2 AnswersThey are most definitely increasing!!! Here is a map that is updated everytime a new case is confirmed. I hope I helped; have a great day and stay safe!!! read more -
What happened in Bradford Pa that caused this spike in search in Google around April 2004. See Picture Below 1 AnswerOn September 26th 2004 the New York Times reported that US Airways, Bradford PAs only service provider was possibly cutting service to the area and that would f... read more -
How does hypochondriacs/paranoids (i.e. people who arent sick or at risk) searching for information on the flu affect Google Flu Trends? 1 AnswerThat's a great question. Fortunately, I don't think hypochondriacs/paranoids make up a large percentage of the population. I'm thinking in the single digits. ... read more
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RT @ALInsurance: Explore flu trends around the world (and down to your own state/country) with this neat Google tool @ http://bit.ly/3fTqqP
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Explore flu trends around the world (and down to your own state/country) with this neat Google tool @ http://bit.ly/3fTqqP
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