App Users Upload Flu Symptons Via Avatars (IMAGE)

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

App Users Upload Flu Symptons Via Avatars

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An avatar of "Courtney" displays flu-like symptoms -- sore throat, coughing and fatigue -- on the iOS app FL•U, pronounced "flu you." Developed by students at a Pacific Northwest National Laboratory competition, the app allows self-reporting users to contribute to localized breakout maps.

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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