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New Brands of Influenza Vaccines

Two 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 since 2001. Fluarix was approved by the FDA in August 2005 and has been available worldwide since 1992.

Antiviral Drugs for Influenza

There are two classes of antiviral medications for the flu: M2 inhibitors and neuraminidase inhibitors. M2 inhibitors should not be used because many strains of influen...

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Expert & Community Posts

Anxiety May Trigger IBS--but it's NOT "All in Your Head"

By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...developing the viral infection gastroenteritis (aka "stomach flu"), people who had higher... Read more »

Sickness

By Rob Streno , Health Expert

...forty-eight hours her digestive system was a veritable stomach flu factory.We waged a good fight... Read more »

Anxiety and Overeating (and Drinking)

By Lynne Taetzsch , Health Expert

...only time I don’t want to eat is when I have the stomach flu!The only thing I think can help... Read more »

Sick Day Management

By Kim Benjet , Health Expert

...non-sugar free pops, and soda. Big mistake. The stomach flu arrived at our house at 3 a.m. and... Read more »

Low Back Surgery Can Cause Discitis

By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...all normal. The patient was told that she had the stomach flu and was sent on her way. ... Read more »

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Health Guide

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: Introduction

Upper respiratory tract infections affect the airways in the nose, ears, and throat.Structures of the throat include the esophagus, trachea, epiglottis, and tonsils.The infections can be... Read more »

Encephalitis: Viral: Symptoms

Symptoms of encephalitis usually appear within 2 days to 2 weeks of exposure to the virus. In milder cases, symptoms may resemble the flu. In severe cases of full-blown encephalitis, symptoms... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Symptoms

Dyspepsia. The most common symptoms of peptic ulcers are known collectively as dyspepsia. Peptic ulcers can occur without dyspepsia or any gastrointestinal symptoms, especially when caused by... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Diagnosis

Differentiating between a cold and flu may be difficult. Cold symptoms are nearly always less severe than those of the flu.Comparing Colds and FlusSymptomsColdFluFeverRareCommon and high... Read more »

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