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Are You Required To Get The Flu Shot Before You Can Get Swine Flu Shot

Health Encyclopedia: Pneumonia Prevention

Prevention

The best way to prevent serious respiratory infections such as pneumonia is to avoid those who are sick (if possible), and to practice good hygiene. [For detailed information see the In-Depth Report #94 Colds and influenza.]

Good Hygiene and Preventing Transmission

Colds and flus are spread primarily when an infected person coughs or sneezes near someone else. A very common method for transmitting a cold is by shaking hands. Everyone should always wash his or her hands before eating and ...

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Expert & Community Posts

Winter Flu Season 2009-10: A New Approach for a New Flu Virus

By James Thompson MD , Health Expert

News about swine flu virus, (H1N1) continues to be a headliner for medical media. According to... Read more »

Should You Get a Shot for H1N1 (Swine Flu)?

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...could gear up production of vaccine for the H1N1 flu virus -- formerly swine flu -- fast enough.... Read more »

It's Friday, "How you doin'?"

By Merely Me , Health Expert

Hi everyone! Well the weekend is upon us already. I was just thinking that when you suffer... Read more »

Diagnosing and Testing for Swine Flu

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...Most people wondering if they have the H1N1 swine flu will be diagnosed by their doctor, based... Read more »

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

By James Thompson MD , Health Expert

The swine flu (H1N1 influenza virus) is still spreading, but there's no need to panic. This flu... Read more »

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Health Guide

Immunizations: Viral Influenza

Viral InfluenzaInfluenza, commonly called the flu, is always caused by a virus.Influenza, also known as the flu, is caused by a virus.There are different strains of influenza:Influenza A is the most... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Medications

For mild influenza, symptom relief is similar to that for colds. Vaccines are available to prevent influenza (See section on Viral Influenza Vaccines).Two classes of antiviral agents have... 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 »

Pneumonia: Causes

...between 10 - 15% of hospital-acquired pneumonias. It is the organism most often associated with viral influenza, and can develop about five days after the onset of flu symptoms. Pneumonia from S.... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Highlights

New Brands of Influenza VaccinesTwo new injectable vaccines , FluLaval and Fluarix, are available for use in the U.S. during the 2006- 2007 flu season. FluLaval has been available in Canada... Read more »

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