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Cases Of Swine Flu

Canada becomes third nation to confirm swine flu cases

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... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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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 »

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Swine Flu: How Anxious Should We Be?
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...deaths in Mexico, the fact remains that confirmed cases of swine flu in other areas of the world... Read more »

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The Swine Flu in Children: When to Call Your Doctor
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...take their child to the doctor.   The fact is, most cases of swine flu have been mild and... Read more »

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Here's what asthmatics need to know about swine flu
By Rick Frea , Health Expert

...asthma."   Still, according to the Mayo Clinic, most cases (98%) are generally mild.  Yet... Read more »

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Staying on Meds - Letting Your Psychiatrist Know Who's Boss
By John McManamy , Health Expert

Let's resume the conversation. In my last two shareposts, I referred to two individuals here,... Read more »

Health Guide

What is Swine Flu and other Frequently Asked Questions
...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... Read more »
Symptoms of the Swine Flu, Swine Flu Treatment Information
...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... Read more »
Immunizations: Viral Influenza
...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... Read more »
Colds and the Flu: Medications
...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... Read more »
Pneumonia: Prevention
...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... Read more »

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