With increased attention on the Ebola virus and the arrival of cold and flu season, everyone is looking for authoritative information to safeguard themselves and their family members from illness. The websites of numerous national, state and local health-related organizations contain up-to-date information on the risks, symptoms and steps for prevention. Here are links to some of these sites:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov

National Institutes of Health www.nih.gov

World Health Organization www.who.int/en

Maryland Department of Health health.maryland.gov/Pages/Home.aspx

Wicomico County Health Department www.wicomicohealth.org

Worcester County Health Department www.worcesterhealth.org

Somerset County Health Department www.somersethd.org