Monday, October, 26, 2009
Cases Of Swine Flu
April 26, 2009
Canada became the third country to confirm human cases of swine flu Sunday as other nations considered wider measures to curb the spread of the virus. Nova Scotia officials have confirmed three "very mild" cases in students ranging in age from 12 to 17 or 18, all of whom are recovering. Some nations have warned citizens against travel to North America, have planned quarantines, and tested airline passengers for fevers. Others were increasing their screening of pigs and pork imports from the Ame...
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Expert & Community Posts
By Eileen Bailey
,
Health Expert
...Most people wondering if they have the H1N1 swine flu will be diagnosed by their doctor, based...
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By Jerry Kennard
,
Health Expert
...deaths in Mexico, the fact remains that confirmed cases of swine flu in other areas of the world...
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By Eileen Bailey
,
Health Expert
...take their child to the doctor. The fact is, most cases of swine flu have been mild and...
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By Rick Frea
,
Health Expert
...asthma." Still, according to the Mayo Clinic, most cases (98%) are generally mild. Yet...
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By John McManamy
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Health Expert
Let's resume the conversation. In my last two shareposts, I referred to two individuals here,...
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Health Guide
...It's also being spread almost exclusively from human-to-human contact.How do you catch swine
flu?Most
cases of swine flu are seen in people who work with live
pigs, but it can also be spread from...
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flu complications such as pneumonia. Public health officials have so far noted that, so far, American
cases of swine flu have been mild and many of those persons who are recovering have gotten...
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...2003, the World Health Organization confirms that there were, as of the publishing of this report, 232
cases of bird
flu in humans and 134 deaths. The greatest number of
cases have occurred in...
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...review of over 50 studies published in 2006, these drugs are effective against the
flu in about 60% of
cases.These drugs have the following benefits:Neuraminidase inhibitors are effective for...
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...even kill cold viruses. (They are less effective, however, if extreme hygiene is required. In such
cases, alcohol-based rinses are needed.)Antibacterial soaps add little protection, particularly...
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May 19, 2009
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April 25, 2009
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April 26, 2009
Officials in the Obama administration are seeking to reassure an edgy public about a potential swine flu outbreak, stressing the need for patience...
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