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The best way to prevent ear infections is to prevent colds and flu.

Good Hygiene. Colds and flus are spread primarily when an infected person coughs or sneezes near someone else. A very common method for transmitting a cold is by shaking hands. Everyone should always wash his or her hands before eating and after going outside. Ordinary soap is sufficient. Waterless hand cleaners that contain an alcohol-based gel are also effective for every day use and may even kill cold viruses. (They ...

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FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009

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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 »

Colds and the Flu: Complications

...pandemic could potentially inflict catastrophic damage on human lives and disrupt the global economy.The influenza virus mutates rapidly as it moves from species to species. Most Type A influenza... Read more »

Sinusitis: Prevention

...metals such as lead.VaccinesVaccines against influenza use inactivated (not live) viruses. Because influenza viruses change from year to year, influenza vaccines are redesigned annually to match... Read more »

Immunizations: Viral Influenza

...targets for attack.) Click the icon to see an image of antigens.Unfortunately, the antigens in these influenza viruses undergo genetic alterations (called antigenic drift) over time, so they are... Read more »

Pneumonia: Prevention

...recognizes antigens and produces antibodies that destroy them.Unfortunately, the antigens in these influenza viruses undergo genetic alterations (called antigenic drift) over time, so they are... Read more »

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