How To Get Tested For Swine Flu
Canada becomes third nation to confirm swine flu cases
April 26, 2009
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Winter Flu Season 2009-10: A New Approach for a New Flu Virus
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Diagnosing and Testing for Swine Flu
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What is Swine Flu and other Frequently Asked Questions
What is swine flu?As its name suggest, swine flu is a type of flu virus that usually only affects pigs. Four different swine flu strains commonly circulate among pigs, and the animals get sick but... Read more »Pneumonia: Prevention
...possible), and to practice good hygiene. [For detailed information see the In-Depth Report #94 Colds and influenza.]Good Hygiene and Preventing TransmissionColds and flus are spread primarily when... Read more »Pneumonia: Causes
...between 10 - 15% of hospital-acquired pneumonias. It is the organism most often associated with viral influenza, and can develop about five days after the onset of flu symptoms. Pneumonia from S.... Read more »Immunizations: Viral Influenza
Viral InfluenzaInfluenza, commonly called the flu, is always caused by a virus.Influenza, also known as the flu, is caused by a virus.There are different strains of influenza:Influenza A is the most... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Complications
...susceptible to infection. Some experts believe that the rhinovirus may play a more significant role than the flu in causing lower respiratory infections in such people.Aggravation of Asthma.... Read more »Images
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