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Don't Forget About Your Seasonal Flu Vaccine
By Beth McNamara , Health Expert...We're all in an uproar about H1N1, a.k.a the Swine Flu, a.k.a The Hinee Flu (spoken phonetically... Read more »
FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...colds and sinus infections typical of the fall, flu season rapidly approaches. Tens of... Read more »
It’s flu season again, have you had the vaccine?
By Christine Miller , Health ExpertOctober is the beginning of flu season and medical offices, hospitals and clinics, schools and... Read more »
Considering a flu shot? Highly recommended if you have asthma or are from 6 months to 5 years of age
By James Thompson, MD , Health ExpertAt the time of this posting (October-07) flu shots have arrived and are being given to many... Read more »
Winter Flu Season 2009-10: A New Approach for a New Flu Virus
By James Thompson MD , Health ExpertNews about swine flu virus, (H1N1) continues to be a headliner for medical media. According to... Read more »
Health Guide
Time for a Flu Shot?
What is the flu? It is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting... Read more »What is Swine Flu and other Frequently Asked Questions
What is swine flu?As its name suggest, swine flu is a type of flu virus that usually only affects pigs. Four different swine flu strains commonly circulate among pigs, and the animals get sick but... Read more »Symptoms of the Swine Flu, Swine Flu Treatment Information
Swine flu is caused by type A influenza (also known as H1N1). Swine Flu symptoms are similar to the flu that normally infects humans.Symptoms include:fevercoughsore throatbody... Read more »CDC Expert Answers Questions About the Flu and Flu Vaccine
Have a question or comment? Click here.Are there things you want to know about the flu and the flu vaccine? If so, you're going to love this article. I recently had the opportunity to speak one on... Read more »Asthmatics Should Be Cautious of Swine Flu
April 28, 2009MILWAUKEE – As news of the swine flu situation develops, it is important for those with asthma or other respiratory conditions to be aware of the basic facts about influenza and how... Read more »Images
Medications
...Rimantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu virus (influenza A). If you have... Read more »
...Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps to make... Read more »
...Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the... Read more »
...Amantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu (influenza A). If you have been... Read more »
...Zanamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza) in adults and children 7... Read more »
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Protecting Newborns from the Flu
October 31, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The most effective way to protect newborn babies from the flu virus may be to vaccinate new mothers and other family members... Read summary »
Stopping the Stomach Flu
July 28, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers could be close to discovering a treatment for the common "stomach flu" thanks to an immune sensor that detects... Read summary »
Flu during pregnancy may boost baby's schizophrenia risk
June 10, 2009A new study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry has found that if a woman contracts the flu virus during pregnancy, her baby is more... Read summary »
Experts: Flu season off to a slow start
February 04, 2009Experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say there are far fewer cases of the flu in the United States so far this year... Read summary »
Officials say H1N1 flu threat is fading--for now
May 10, 2009The news has been dominated by the H1N1 (swine) flu outbreak, but the threat appears to be fading, experts say. But these same experts say the virus... Read summary »
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