ATLANTA, Oct. 7, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A.D.A.M., Inc. (Nasdaq:ADAM), a leading provider of health information and benefits technology solutions, today announced the launch of FeelingFlu.com, a new website that includes an online assessment tool for swine flu (H1N1) and other information to help individuals determine if they should get a swine flu shot, if they should take medication for swine flu, how to treat symptoms, and what they can do to prevent swine flu.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the swine flu a pandemic, and the CDC has reported that cases of swine flu will continue to grow through fall and winter of 2009. In order to avoid overwhelming physician and clinic offices, the CDC is encouraging those with swine flu symptoms to stay home until their symptoms have passed. Employers and schools are encouraged to allow students and employees to stay home without requiring a physician's note. FeelingFlu can help consumers understand if they have the symptoms that indicate they have swine flu and if they should get the swine flu vaccine on a priority basis.
"People are being bombarded with constant and frequently changing information about swine flu, but they don't understand what all the information means to them specifically," said Kevin Noland, president and chief executive officer of A.D.A.M. "This new website provides consumers with actionable tools and information to help them become a well-informed healthcare consumer and to make informed decisions about prevention, risks and treatment of swine flu."
The online assessment can also be accessed via hospital websites, health plan member portals, employer intranets or consumer health portals. This proprietary, interactive tool uses a "self-triage" branch logic system that assesses the individual's symptoms and other information and provides information about the most appropriate course and timing for treatment. Recommendations include options ranging from calling 911 in case of emergency, contacting a healthcare provider, or taking self-care measures. Links to the A.D.A.M. swine flu article and to the CDC for further information are also available. Each user's individualized report can be printed out for further discussion with a person's healthcare provider and users have the ability to forward a link to the assessment so individuals can encourage friends, family and co-workers to take the assessment.
About A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M. (Nasdaq:ADAM) is a leading provider of health information and benefits technology solutions to healthcare organizations, employers, consumers, and educational institutions. A.D.A.M.'s portfolio of products includes its award-winning Multimedia Encyclopedia and Benergy(R), the leading benefits communication and healthcare decision support platform for small and mid-sized employers. A.D.A.M. content and technology solutions help consumers better understand their health, wellness and benefits, while helping healthcare organizations and employers reduce the costs of healthcare and benefits administration. For more information, visit http://www.adam.com or call 1-800-755-ADAM.
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