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Viral Influenza
Influenza, commonly called the flu, is always caused by a virus.
There are different strains of influenza:
- Influenza A is the most widespread and most severe strain. It can affect both animals and humans. Influenza A is the cause of the worldwide epidemics (pandemics) of the flu that have occurred. An estimated 142,000 hospitalizations per year are due to this strain of the flu. Influenza A is usually further categorized by two ...
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Viral Hepatitis
...What about oysters? Raw oysters are infamous for being a source for Hepatitis A virus. This is because oysters and other mollusks often live in areas where sewage settles as it runs into the sea... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Medications
...January 2006 that the M2 inhibitors should no longer be used to treat flu during the 2005 2006 season because many strains of influenza A have become resistant to these drugs. In November 2006,... Read more »Pneumonia: Prevention
...effective than antibacterial soaps in killing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which is known to cause pneumonia. Wiping surfaces with a solution that contains one part bleach to 10 parts water... Read more »Influenza immunization (vaccine)
...influenza; Flu shot; Flu vaccine Information The flu is a contagious respiratory disease caused by an influenza virus. In the U.S., flu outbreaks typically occur in winter months.... Read more »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 »Images
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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 »
Half-Dose Flu Shot
December 11, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A half-dose flu shot may be just as effective in healthy, young people as a full dose, which could be useful during vaccine... Read summary »
Flu Shot Reduces Blood Clots
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Concern, Praise for HPV Vaccine
September 08, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Results of a new study reviewing the safety of the HPV vaccine is sending mixed messages. From a study of more than 114,000... Read summary »
Prostate Cancer Breakthrough
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