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Eileen Bailey

posted 10/27/2009, comments (0)

Treatment for Swine Flu

The swine flu is making its way around the country with symptoms such as fever, sore throat and aches, similar to the seasonal flu. As with the seasonal flu, treatment is available to help make those with the flu more comfortable. Antiviral Medications There are two main antiviral medications currently prescribed to treat symptoms of the... Read more Chevron

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James Thompson MD

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posted 10/26/2009, comments (0)

Yes, Egg Allergic People Can Get The Seasonal And Swine Flu Vaccines (Sort Of)

Seasonal flu vaccine has been widely recommended to people unless they are younger than six months of age, have a history of allergic reaction to flu shot, have a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, or a history of egg allergy. But it's important to note that the egg-allergic person can get a flu shot if specific guidelines are followed... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/23/2009, comments (2)

Diagnosing and Testing for Swine Flu

Most people wondering if they have the H1N1 swine flu will be diagnosed by their doctor, based on symptoms rather than a lab test. There are a few reasons testing is not routinely completed: The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is no longer tracking each case of swine flu. Doctors are familiar with symptoms of the flu... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/13/2009, comments (0)

The Swine Flu in Children: When to Call Your Doctor

There is a great deal of information circulating about Swine Flu this year and parents may be confused as to whether their child has swine flu, the seasonal flu or just an upper respiratory infection. Parents may wonder when, or if, they should take their child to the doctor. The fact is, most cases of swine flu have been mild and haven't... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/06/2009, comments (2)

Swine Flu/H1N1 Flu Virus: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

The swine flu (H1N1 influenza virus) is still spreading, but there's no need to panic. This flu does not appear to be as virulent (deadly) as the flu virus of 1918 that killed about 50 million people worldwide, or the flu of 1957 that killed 70,000 people in the U.S. I'm not saying this virus is a wimp, because there have been several deaths in... Read more Chevron

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