I've used it for flu, colds, and preventing hanta virus. Read about it in "Nature's Virus Killers" by David Williams (unsure if he is the author), and then verified with the US Center for Disease Control.
Replied by Timh (KY) on 10/09/2015
P: I do know that combining Elderberry & Zinc in the form of Lozenges is a favorite for particularly infections of the ear/nose/throat, so for whole body an oral tablets or liquid would be great.