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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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Board Certified Allergist and Internist

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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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Allison Janse

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posted 11/10/2008, comment (1)

Using Water to Boost the Immune System

We all know that staying hydrated can help keep us healthy, but it turns out that an age-old secret to good health this season could begin by turning on your water faucet -- the cold water faucet, that is. Alexa Fleckenstein, M.D., coauthor of the book Health20: Tap into the Healing Powers of Water to Fight Disease, Look Younger, and Feel Your... Read more Chevron

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