highlights Containment of Flu Outbreaks Threat of Cross-Species Strains Mutation and Influenza Virus Flu and Vaccines Potential Drug Targets Influenza Strains : Detection and Differentiation Influenza and Co-infection Influenza : Alternate Treatment Methods Molecular Biology of Influenza Viruses Immune Responses to Influenza Infections Influenza and Antivirals Assessment of Pandemic Preparedness Social Impact of Influenza