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Health Encyclopedia: Avian Influenza
Avian influenza is flu infection in birds.The disease is of concern to humans, who have no
Alternative Names
Bird flu; H5N1
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Historically, avian influenza viruses infected pigs and mixed with pig influenza viruses. The viruses exchanged genetic informat...
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Expert & Community Posts
FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...colds and sinus infections typical of the fall, flu season rapidly approaches. Tens of... Read more »
National Flu Vaccine Week -- It's NOT Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot This Year!
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health ExpertNational Flu Vaccine Week 2008 runs from Dec. 8 through Dec. 15, so this is the perfect time to get... Read more »
Importance of the Flu Shot
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...called the seasonal misery we are familiar with "influenza" because they blamed it, as they did... Read more »
Why the Flu Spreads in the Winter Months
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...was listening to the news of how bad this year’s flu outbreak is, I began to wonder why the... Read more »
Considering a flu shot? Highly recommended if you have asthma or are from 6 months to 5 years of age
By James Thompson, MD , Health ExpertAt the time of this posting (October-07) flu shots have arrived and are being given to many... Read more »
Health Guide
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 »Genital Herpes: The Basics
...weeks. The early symptoms can include: An itching or burning feeling in the genital or anal area Flu-like symptoms, including fever Swollen glands Pain in the legs, buttocks, or genital... Read more »Influenza immunization (vaccine)
This vaccine protects people againstthe flu. Alternative Names Vaccine - influenza; Immunization - influenza; Flu shot; Flu vaccine Information The flu is a... Read more »The flu
Flu; Influenza A; Influenza B Prevention A yearly vaccine is recommended for infants, the elderly, women who may be pregnant during flu season, and those with... Read more »The flu
The flu is a contagious infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus. Alternative Names Flu; Influenza A; Influenza B Causes, incidence,... Read more »Images
Medications
...Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the... Read more »
...Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps to make... Read more »
...treat mild to moderate pain (e.g., headaches, cold/flu aches and pains) and to reduce fever. How... Read more »
...treat mild to moderate pain (e.g., headaches, cold/flu aches and pains) and to reduce fever. How... Read more »
...treat mild to moderate pain (e.g., headaches, cold/flu aches and pains) and to reduce fever. How... Read more »
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