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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 been developed to treat both influenza A, B, or both: M2 inhibitors and neuraminidase inhibitors. The CDC recommended in January 2006 that the M2 inhibitors should no longer be used to treat flu during the 2005 2006 season because many strains of influenza A have become resistant to these drugs. In ...

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Health Guide

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 »

Pneumonia: Prevention

...complications, particularly pneumonia. In fact, among the elderly, interesting studies are now suggesting that influenza vaccination may help protect against stroke, adverse heart events, and... Read more »

Immunizations: Viral Influenza

...for the vaccines. Influenza A is a particular problem because it can infect other species, such as pigs or chickens, and undergo major genetic reassortments.Influenza B viruses tend to be more... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Highlights

New Brands of Influenza VaccinesTwo new injectable vaccines , FluLaval and Fluarix, are available for use in the U.S. during the 2006- 2007 flu season. FluLaval has been available in Canada... Read more »

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