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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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MS and the Flu Vaccine
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Diabetes and H1N1
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert...been 164 hospitalizations (approximately 40% among children) and 7 deaths identified in the... Read more »
H1N1 Redux: Myths and Legends
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health ExpertAbout 1 out of 3 calls to Children's National Medical Center diabetes nurse educators are about... Read more »
FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...over the age of 6 months, with the priority being children and adolescents, at high risk for... Read more »
Winter Flu Season 2009-10: A New Approach for a New Flu Virus
By James Thompson MD , Health Expert...flu. Furthermore, H1N1 poses a greater risk to children and young adults, while seasonal flu... Read more »
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Colds and the Flu: Complications
...infections.Ear Infections. The rhinovirus infection, a major cause of colds, also commonly predisposes children to ear infections, possibly by obstructing the Eustachian tube, which leads to the... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Introduction
...sore throat, fever, minor headaches, muscle aches, and coughing.Fever is low-grade or absent. In small children, however, fever may be as high as 103 F for 1 or 2 days. It should go down after... Read more »CDC Expert Answers Questions About the Flu and Flu Vaccine
...breastfeeds.Be observant of your infant. Observe him/her closely for symptoms of respiratory illness. If your child develops a fever (100°F or higher under the arm, 101°F orally, or 102°F... Read more »Time for a Flu Shot?
...complications, and; nearly 36,000 people die from flu each year. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Diagnosis
...antihistaminePain in the upper teeth or pain on one side of the headPain above or below both eyes when leaning overChildren with sinusitis are less likely to have facial pain and headache and may... Read more »Images
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Protecting Newborns from the Flu
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Stopping the Stomach Flu
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