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Symptoms Of A Swine Flu

At least 20 dead from swine flu outbreak in Mexico

April 24, 2009
At least 20 people have died from an outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, and hundreds of others have been made ill from the virus strain. The new flu strain combines genetic material from pigs, birds, and humans, and it is identical to a strain that sickened eight people in the California and Texas. In response to the outbreak, Mexico City closed schools--including universities--as well as museums, libraries, and state-run theaters across the city. They also urged people with flu symptoms to stay h... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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The Swine Flu in Children: When to Call Your Doctor
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...great deal of information circulating about Swine Flu this year and parents may be confused as... Read more »

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Here's what asthmatics need to know about swine flu
By Rick Frea , Health Expert

By now most of us know about the swine flu, but do we know what it is and how to prevent it? ... Read more »

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Swine Flu/H1N1 Flu Virus: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
By James Thompson MD , Health Expert

The swine flu (H1N1 influenza virus) is still spreading, but there's no need to panic. This flu... Read more »

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Diagnosing and Testing for Swine Flu
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...Most people wondering if they have the H1N1 swine flu will be diagnosed by their doctor, based... Read more »

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Seasonal Flu, Swine Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines for People With Asthma
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...asthma patients have been recommended to get annual flu shots in order to prevent the flu. As... Read more »

Health Guide

Symptoms of the Swine Flu, Swine Flu Treatment Information
Swine flu is caused by type A influenza (also known as H1N1). Swine Flu symptoms are similar to the flu that normally infects humans.Symptoms include:fevercoughsore throatbody... Read more »
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 »
Asthmatics Should Be Cautious of Swine Flu
April 28, 2009MILWAUKEE – As news of the swine flu situation develops, it is important for those with asthma or other respiratory conditions to be aware of the basic facts about influenza and how... 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: Medications
For mild influenza, symptom relief is similar to that for colds. Vaccines are available to prevent influenza (See section on Viral Influenza Vaccines).Two classes of antiviral agents have... Read more »

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