Should I Get My Child The Swine Flu Vaccine?
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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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Colds and the Flu: Medications
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...bleach to 10 parts water is very effective in killing viruses.Reducing Stress. Interestingly, giving children affection and helping them relaxmay help prevent colds. More than one study has... Read more »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 »Images
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