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    Information About Swine Flu

    Swine flu symptoms vague, but virus spreads quickly

    April 27, 2009
    The new strain of swine flu has killed 103 people in Mexico and spread across North America and possibly as far afield as Spain and New Zealand. And experts say they are not sure of how powerful the strain is, how it may be transmitted, or how severe the symptoms may be. But there are some things they know about swine flu. Here, a health reporter has compiled all of the available information about swine flu into one list, including its symptoms, how it's spread, and how long an incubation period... Read more »
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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 »
    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: Resources
    www.cdc.gov/flu -- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventionwww.niaid.nih.gov -- National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseaseswww.who.int/csr/disease/influenza -- World Health... 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 »

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