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Articles about H1N1 Virus (0-50 of 144)
- Disinfectant Medical Wipes To Protect The Workplace
By: Chris tyreel | - The recent H1N1 flu epidemic only brought to light what in fact has been a growing problem. That is that as viruses have been gradually becoming more resistant to standard antibiotics and treatments, they have also become more virulent. Mersa and other staff viruses on their own present a formidable challenge and now to add fuel to the fire, scientists and researchers are telling us that H1N1 could mutate and render its current vaccine useless.
Conducting Business in a Global Pandem ...
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- How To Prevent H1n1 Virus Through Food Therapy?
By: wallace | - Immune system can be improved through vegetables, fruit and other foods, which is called food therapy. Nowadays H1N1 influenza A is spreading worldwide. Most people are in panic and take many medicines to prevent H1N1 virus. In fact, some vegetables or fruits are useful to prevent H1N1 virus, above all, they are cheaper and have no side effect. Here are some foods which could prevent flu and even H1N1 virus at a certain extent.
Carrot
Scientific research shows that vitamin A h ...
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- Flee The Flu--3 Easy Steps To Stay Ahead Of The Flu
By: Debbie Davis | - Now that the windows and doors are shut, the hatches are battened down against the snow and wintry weather; we have created the perfect breeding ground for the flu virus.
Here are 3 easy things you can do to make sure you and your family "flee the flu" and stay healthy this flu season. Like so many things in life, consistency is the key.
1. Wash your hands when going from one environment to another. Be sure to use soap and wash with bubbles for at least 30 seconds ...
Tags: flu remedy, air purifier viruses, influenza, h1n1 flu, flu season, flu tips
- Cat Tests Positive For H1n1
By: Paul Guenther | - The second case of an H1N1 infected cat surfaced in Utah last week. The cat's owner tested positive for H1N1 swine flu, also. This is believed to be the second case of an H1N1 infected cat in the area. There is now cause for concern, as it is feared that infected cats can transmit swine flu to not only other cats, but to human beings as well. Preventing the spread of this virus might prove more difficult that we first thought if house pets such as cats (and perhaps dogs) can carry and pass t ...
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- Antioxidants Like Those Found In Coffee Fruit Fight Flu
By: KonaRed Coffee Fruit | - As the nation copes with a shortage of vaccines for H1N1 influenza, a team of Alabama researchers have raised hopes that they have found an Achilles' heel for all strains of the fluantioxidants. In an article appearing in the November 2009 print issue of the FASEB Journal (http://www.fasebj.org) they show that antioxidantsthe same substances found in plant-based foods such as coffee fruitmight hold the key in preventing the flu virus from wreaking havoc on our lungs.
"The ...
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- The Power Of Elderberry Lozenges: Learn How It Can Cure Flu Symptoms
By: Chris Harmen | - Cold and flu season comes every year and every year and hundreds of thousands of people die from influenza around the world. With the rise in H1N1 illnesses, there's worldwide concern that it could become the next pandemic. While healthy individuals rarely die from the agonizing flu symptoms of headache, muscle ache, respiratory problems and fever, work and school are missed, family and friends must be avoided, and the week spent in bed is miserable. New research demonstrates that flu viruses c ...
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- The Flu Free Child - 7 Ways To Help Your Child Avoid The Flu
By: Debbie Davis | - With flu season in full swing, school absences are soaring, and there is hardly a place you can go where you don't hear coughing and sneezing. Here are 7 things you can do as a parent to help your child avoid the flu like the plaque.
Get Them Vaccinated-This is trickier than it sounds. With the vaccine supply available sporadically in many localities, and with so many more people wanting the shot or mist this year, finding a place that has them available and can give the shot to y ...
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- Flu And Your Child-8 Great Answers Every Parent Should Know About The Flu
By: Debbie Davis | - The 2009 flu season will probably go down in history as being one that caused great anxiety for parents. A big part of the anxiety and frustration is due to conflicting information from many different sources. The 8 facts in this article have been confirmed by board certified physicians and will hopefully help you make the best decisions for your child and your family.
1. How do flu symptoms differ from those of a cold? Influenza (most often shortened to flu) usually comes on ...
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- Tips To Avoid Winter Colds, Flu And H1n1
By: Janet Davis | - Nobody likes to get sick, particularly around wintertime. The cold weather exacerbates respiratory symptoms, making recovery far less pleasant than it could be. At least during warmer months, a sick person can enjoy the warmth of the sun while they're recovering, but the colder days at the end of the year make recovery a positively miserable experience. It's also no surprise that so many people catch colds during this time of year. Children are still in school, parents and families are out s ...
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- Preschool Facility Hygiene Tips--3 Ways To Keep Your Preschool Environment Healthier
By: Debbie Davis | - Preschoolers are about as cute as they come. But keeping a preschool facility a clean and healthy place means taking action on many different levels. Here are a few tips that will help keep your preschoolers bright eyed and bushy tail because their preschool environment is a healthy place to be.
Sanitize Common Surfaces Daily-There are sanitizing wipes that make this job easier than it sounds. Use them to wipe off changing areas, door knobs, tables and chairs, windows or surfaces ...
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- Children And H1n1 Virus - 5 Resources That Will Help You Protect Your Child From Swine Flu
By: Debbie Davis | - It's pretty hard to know who and what to believe about the Swine Flu Virus (H1N1) with so much conflicting information around. With so many emails circulating, it's hard to know whether gargling with salt water can really lessen the chances of catching the virus, and whether or when the vaccine will be available.
Here are 5 resources that are available to everyone almost every day. Knowing where to find them and using them will help keep you up to date with the most accurate info ...
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- Swine Flu And Echinacea
By: Alec Florence | - Its usually at this time of year that we look to provide ourselves and our children with extra protection that will assist in warding off colds and flu. With the present virus flu outbreak many questions are being asked regarding the use of herbal remedies.
Novel H1N1 referred to as Swine Flu, is a new influenza virus which causes illness in people and spreads from person-to-person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses can spread.
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- Swine Flu Facts You Should Know
By: Wes Hamilton | - With the rapid spread of swine flu and the media attention it has been subjected to, even a layman would be able to tell something about the pandemic. A lot of it that is fed to us however is not necessarily true. Here are some less known facts about swine flu you should probably know.
The current H1N1 Influenza Virus is of a genetic makeup that includes genes from three different viruses that affect pigs, birds, and humans. It is now known that the predecessor to the current H1N1 ...
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- How Swine Flu Has Spread Around The World
By: Wes Hamilton | - Swine Flu has become the serious sober sensation that is currently sweeping the world. Just like any other epidemic, what began on a small scale started spreading all over the world within months and has pretty much scared every person that is aware of its existance. But as the case would be, Swine Flu is not as dangerous as it has been made out to be. Perhaps this is why they say ignorance is bliss. A United Nations agency said it was only a matter of time before the pandemic which began in Mar ...
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- What Is Swine Flu?
By: Wes Hamilton | - The world has been subjected to different epidemics and pandemics through the ages. Different diseases have come and gone, and science, medicine and vaccination have played their miraculous roles. So nearly, every form of illness has had its own centre stage and limelight. However the one that has been getting most of our time and attention lately has undoubtedly been the swine flu. So, what is this swine flu?
Like people, pigs can get influenza (flu), but swine flu viruses aren' ...
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- What To Do If You Have Swine Flu
By: Wes Hamilton | - If you have severe illness and the symptoms indicate swine flu, contact your health care provider or seek medical care. Your health care provider will determine whether flu testing or treatment is needed or not.
If you are ill with fever and other swine flu symptoms like cough and sore throat, see a doctor, especially if you think you may have had contact with someone with swine flu.
The recommended antiviral drugs for H1N1 flu treatment are Oseltamivir (brand name ...
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- How Dangerous Is Swine Flu?
By: Wes Hamilton | - Without any doubt, one can say swine flu is a scary panic gripping the world today. Without any discrimination, the disease had transcended borders and brought nearly every nation under its control. But does one need to really worry about this flu? How dangerous is it?
For most people, the illness appears to be mild. Cases have been confirmed in all age groups, but children and younger people seem much more likely to be affected. To date, fewer cases have been confirmed in older ...
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- History Of Swine Flu
By: Wes Hamilton | - Thanks to the media, all of us are well informed about swine flu, its symptoms and dangers, but how many of us know that swine flu is not actually a newfound malady, but a pandemic that has been circulating around the world for nearly a century now. The swine flu that is currently dominating the world had quite a big past. Read on to know.
Swine influenza was first projected to be a disease related to human influenza during the 1918 flu pandemic, when pigs became sick at the same ...
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- How Helpful Is The Surgical Mask Against The Swine Flu?
By: Wes Hamilton | - As swine flu continues to spread and care people around the world, the sale of surgical masks has shot up. In fact, the masks were so much in demand that their prices rocketed making them very expensive. All over the place, people in cars, on roads, in schools, colleges and offices are seen wearing the mask. Is this mask really useful? How effective is it?
Unless one wears a respirator or other specially made masks that can filter the sub-microscopic viruses, wearing a standard su ...
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- Protecting Your Employees From Swine Flu
By: Chriss Tyrrell | - It seems that there is one thing that is spreading faster than the disease itself and that is misinformation about Swine Flu. It won't be long now before we will be coming up on almost a year since it introduced itself and people are still debating what to actually call it. H1N1? Swine Flu? Hey! Who cares?
What is needed are real facts that won't be corrected a month of two from now. Solid facts that an employer can use to implement a program to protect employees, customers and clie ...
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- Swine Flu Early Detection Is The Key
By: Andrew Strauss | - As swine flu sweeps our nation and rest of the world, public awareness fueled by media, leads to people seeking out early surveillance and intervention on their own, in an effort to head off serious illness. You can't blame them for wanting to protect themselves and their families, as over a million cases have been documented in the U.S. alone; so many that the CDC has quit counting. There are 2 medications on the market that have been shown to be effective against swine flu, Relenza and Tamiflu ...
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- Maddie's Tips On H1n1 Exposure, Keepikng Heat Costs Down And Pre-holiday Travel
By: ALR Association | - This week, we added articles to the ALR Web site that we thought you might find useful.
Parents will find an article offering tips for keeping children out of the doctors office, and thus minimizing their exposure to the H1N1 virus. Speaking of which, the Federal government is currently distributing immunizations to counties across the country. Be sure to stay on top of the news in your area regarding H1N1 vaccine availability. Children, pregnant women and people with serious ail ...
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- Protective Actions Against The Flu Virus ?
By: Leo22 | - How can it really be accomplished? The media doesn't seem to want us to think so. It is quite interesting to see how easy it can be to create a fear base model. Now, don't get me wrong , do I believe that there I should be concern, sure, but terrified or panic, definitely not.
I generally prefer the attitude of being proactive in matters of my health , and thus far it has proven to be extremely useful . Thus, I wanted to share some of the things that I've used to help me " de ...
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- Flu Vaccine Answers--10 Answers To Frequently Asked Questions About The Flu Shot
By: Debbie Davis | - With flu season closing in, many are getting their children and families ready by signing up for the flu vaccine. Here are answers that will help you avoid misinformation, making it easier for you to take the best course of action for you and your family.
1. Does the Shot cover the H1N1 Virus? No it does not. There is a vaccine for the swine flu in production as this is being written, but it is not available to the general public as yet. Initially, the swine flu vaccines will ...
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- Swine Flu Vaccination Not Necessary
By: Bruce Wilson | - The New York mandate to make health workers receive a compulsory H1N1 vaccination has received an understandably, angry response. After all say the health workers the vaccine is untested and unproven. If you are unaware of the safety issues surrounding vaccines in general may I respectfully suggest that you do your own research. Googling "vaccine safety", "gardasil deaths" or autism and vaccines together will further your education on the subject.
Ever since Edward Jenner pioneere ...
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- N95 Mask For H1n1 Virus
By: Paul Guenther | - As a dentist or orthodontist, it is important to be aware of the H1N1 virus and the dangers it can carry. Using the proper type of mask can help to stop the spread of swine flu and also keep you and your patient's healthier long term. The following article will explain N95 masks and their role in slowing the swine flu epidemic.
How serious is the risk of the H1N1 swine flu? The H1N1 Virus, also known as "Swine Flu," has already claimed the lives of some United States citizens. ...
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- H1n1 Virus Vaccination Scheduled For October
By: Michelle L. Rodriguez | - The H1N1 virus, better known as the swine flu, is projected to be a major threat this winter. We hear about this virus in the news and are aware of its existence, but most of us are not aware of its history or the effectiveness of the vaccines that were created to treat this strain of influenza. I chose to research information about the H1N1 virus to make a more educated decision on whether or not I should have my daughter vaccinated.
The presence of this virus was brought to our at ...
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- Since There Is A Shortage Of H1n1 Vaccine -- Will Your Family Be Denied Swine Flu Protection?
By: Terry Fallon | - As we leave summer behind and our days get shorter and the evenings cooler, we are reminded that fall is upon us. With autumn and winter comes the flu season. This year, 2009, many people are worried about the H1N1 virus,or swine flu, because of a reported shortage of H1N1 vaccine.
Since the Health Department of the United States has ordered 120 million doses of H1N1 vaccine, it is obvious that they view the swine flu virus as a serious health risk. They are now reporting, how ...
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- How Can My Family Avoid The Swine Flu? Here's How To Avoid The H1n1 Virus
By: Terry Fallon | - Is it possible to avoid the swine flu? There are some practical measures you can take to prevent exposure and help you avoid the H1N1 virus. You probably already know most of these steps because they involve common horse sense. But in light of the H1N1 pandemic, let's review them anyway.
The simple habit of hand washing is your most effective defense against contracting the virus. Use hot water and soap and wash up to your elbows. Be particularly aware of doing this this right aft ...
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- Back To School Health-7 Ways To Maintain Your Child's Good Health During The School Year
By: Debbie Davis | - Going back to school is an exciting time. New friends, schedules, and opportunities make the days full and pass quickly.
But along with all the new experiences come a ton of germs. Here are 7 ways that you can consistently reduce the germ count and help your student stay healthy.
1. Wash Hands-This is basic and low tech, but still incredibly effective. Wash hands immediately upon entering the house, and if possible sanitize or wash hands upon arriving at school. < ...
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- Preventing Swine Flu - The Defense Soap Way
By: Personal Hygienist | - Swine Flu is a viral infection that is caused by the H1N1 Virus. This H1N1 Virus is a type of regular Influenza Virus that also contains some strains which are endemic in pigs (swine influenza) and in birds (Avian Influenza). While scientists across the globe are working round the clock to develop a vaccine for Swine Flu, the doctors are stressing on preventing the Swine Flu from spreading.
There are many things you can do to avoid catching communicable diseases like Swine Flu but s ...
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- What Is Swine Flu? - 7 Answers About Swine Flu That Will Help You Stay Healthy
By: Debbie Davis | - With swine flu occurrences on the rise, it's crucial to know what we're dealing with and the best steps to take to avoid becoming infected with it.
The answers to the following 7 questions will put you in the know, and help you become more able to guard against infection.
Exactly what is swine flu? It is a type of influenza, which a highly contagious disease is caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory system. This particular virus is referred to by the medica ...
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- Precaution Is Better Than Cure For Swine Flu
By: Andrew Strauss | - Swine Flu, influenza A (HINI) occurs in pigs as a respiratory disease. It is not the same as the human flu virus HINI genetically. Swine Flu normally does not infect humans.
There commonly has to be a direct exposure of humans to infected pigs. Every 1 to 2 years there is a small outbreak in the United States. Usually it happens when a child touches a sick pig at a petting zoo or a worker comes in contact with a pig that has the Flu. People spread the virus by sneezing and coughing, ...
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- Boost Up Body Immune System To Fight Influenza A (h1n1)
By: simon lai | - Influenza A or H1N1 falls under the category of 'visham javar' or chronic fever, said vaidya Pravin Hirpara. "Whenever there is an imbalance between the tridoshas 'vatta, pitta and kapha' the body, the body's immunity gets affected and you fall ill. The trick is to keep the immunity level high."
Echinacea is the most popular native American therapeutic herb. It is best known for boosting immune function.
Echinacea species are perennials which belong to the Aster fam ...
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- More Deaths From Swine Flu In India
By: Andrew Strauss | - With the death of four people two in Bangalore and one each in Aurangabad and Pune, the swine flu toll in the country mounted to 33 on Wednesday. In Bangalore, a 45-year-old man succumbed to H1N1 virus on Wednesday morning. He had been on Tamiflu since August 15. His swab test had confirmed him as H1N1 positive.
A 36-year-old woman belonging to Bangalore died on August 17. She was admitted to M S Ramaiah Hospital on August 14 and kept on ventilator. She too was given Tamif ...
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- Swine Flu | Swine Influenza | Hospital With Testing Facility For H1n1 Virus
By: Radhika Mohan | - The swine flu is reaching the proportions of a global epidemic. Having started in Mexico, it has jumped continents and several cases have been reported in India too. The medical term for swine flu is A-H1N1. It is a new Influenza virus which was detected only in April 2009.It is called swine flu because the lab tests show that the genes in the virus were similar to those found amongst pigs. However, there is no need to panic or get alarmed. It may help to arm yourself with more information inste ...
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- Know About Swine Flu Symptoms
By: Andrew Strauss | - Swine flu this is one of the most common news these days. The reason is that, the swine flu virus has started to spread over the world and it is identified as and deadly virus. However the doctors believe that this virus is originated with the swine. Also they are also wondering why it is spreading in to the humans as it was previously not affected to the humans. So they are always trying to get some additional information and stop the spreading of this critical virus.
Headache, vom ...
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- How Swine Flu Is Transmitted
By: Linus Orakles | - Swine Flu or the H1N1 Influenza as the white-coats like to call it, is actually quite a simple disease to attain a good measure of protection against, even if the disease has a fearsome reputation. A little familiarity with the ways in which swine flu passes around should help everyone take the right steps. Swine flu is a term that is quite common around pig farms for a Type A influenza that has always affected populations of pigs. Hog lots, places where large numbers of pigs are raised for slau ...
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- Swine Influenza - Facts About This Terrible Disease
By: Paul Mancini | - Pig flu virus is a virus that attacks the human immune system which in turn can cause secondary illnesses (usually respiratory in origin). In some cases it can be fatal. This influenza gets its name from a type of flu virus that affects pigs. Of course swine influenza resembles that of the one that infects swine. The abbreviation H1N1 is the official name of the virus and comes from the medical terms hemaglutinin type 1 and neuraminidase type 1.
At the outbreak of the disease the ...
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- The Lowdown On The 2009 Swine Flu Outbreak
By: Sutiyo Na | - The 2009 outbreak of swine flu or H1N1 virus is recently hugging the limelight due to the potential harm or effects it can have on a patient or on a community. Unfortunately, the source of the virus still cannot be traced.
Before the first case in the United States was discovered, the illness was believed to have started in Mexico which eventually spread to other countries. Recently, the first case of swine flu was reported in
Costa Rica. Alarmed that it could grow into a ...
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- Swine Flu Vaccine Close To Reality According To Experts
By: Sutiyo Na | - Officials of the Federal government believe that the swine flu vaccine that would protect all Americans from future H1N1 outbreaks would be available by January or late November at the earliest.
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wever, countries outside the United States and other nations that manufacture vaccines would take several years to generate sufficient vaccines to meet global demands.
Although manufacturing of the vaccine is faster than it was a few years back ...
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- In Dire Need Of Swine Flu Vaccine
By: Sutiyo Na | - According to the World Health Organization, efforts for developing a swine flu vaccine has been ongoing since the first human case of the virus has been confirmed. Estimates place the initial doses of the vaccine will be administered in 5 to 6 months time.
While people diagnosed with H1N1 virus seems to be headed for recovery, there have been deaths recorded. Aside from that, receiving vaccines for this virus is important particularly the elderly and individuals with a weak immun ...
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- The Latest Killer Flu: Swine Flu And You
By: Sutiyo Na | - The Center for Disease Control has probably had some very wild times this past decade. First SARS, then the bird fle, and now today's potential epidemic is the swine flu. First manifesting itself in Mexico this past April, this new and terrible strain of Type A H1N1 influenza is one of those things that every microbiologist and health care professional is afraid of.
The reason for that fear is pretty simple. Like the bird flu, this particular strain crossed species. Specifically, ...
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- Swine Flu: Overview, Treatment, And Prevention
By: Sutiyo Na | - Swine flu is an illness that is affecting hundreds of individuals in the United States as well as worldwide. According to the CDC, the illness may take some more time. Since one is likely to become infected with the condition, they need to understand swine flu symptoms in order for them to obtain proper treatment or medicaion.
The Symptoms
The symptoms of H1N1 infection is similar to that of seasonal flu. Among the symptoms include cough, sore throat, running or st ...
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- How To Keep Yourself From Being Infected With Swine Flu
By: Sutiyo Na | - Swine flu is an illness which derives its name from a virus that infects pigs. While the virus cannot affect people, they are likely to get an infection from time to time. The virus is communicable and can be transmitted from one person to another.
The symptoms of swine flu are like those manifested in a regular flu and may include cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, fever, chills and fatigue.
The H1N1 virus continues to become widespread in the United State ...
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- You And The Swine Flu: Knowledge That May Save You
By: Sutiyo Na | - With this new strain of influenza running around, properly called Type A H1N1 swine influenza, but more popularly known as the swine flu, I think it would be nice to give people the 411 on the latest medical emergency that's got the world's attention.
Swine influenza came from pigs, hence the name, and pigs usually have regular outbreaks of this disease. The problem with it this time is that this strain of influenza has managed to jump the species and went over to us Homo sapiens ...
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- Swine Flu Is An Epidemic - It Can Be Protected By Vaccines
By: jamessean001 | - Swine Flu is a deadly virus disease that occurs mostly in pigs. Even though it does not affect the humans, it cannot be completely ruled. There are rare cases world wide, who are infected with swine flu. The people who have direct contact with pigs are most likely to get swine flu. And this dangerous disease is epidemic like other diseases and spreads through air, water, sneezing, coughing etc.
The symptoms of swine flu are similar to that of other flu (viral diseases). High fever ...
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- Protecting Against Influenza A H1n1 (swine Flu)
By: Danil Tavor | - H1N1 influenza A is a recently evolved strain of the virus that causes "the flu" in humans. Although the H1N1 subtype is similar to the more common strains that cause endemic waves of seasonal influenza each year, its outer protein structure is slightly different as a result of genetic mutation. Because of these small protein changes, our immune systems may not be able to recognize the H1N1 Influenza A strain and launch an appropriate immune.
Some scientists therefore fear that th ...
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- How To Beat The Swine Flu The Natural Way
By: Sandor Cruz | - Swine flu, influenza A, h1n1 flu, whatever it's called, this latest flu pandemic sure is scaring a lot of people out of their wits.
But should you be afraid of the big bad swine flu?
The swine flu scare has spawned different reactions from different countries, some expected, some extreme. In Mexico, swine flu masks have become part of the usual fashion. Even if it didn't have a single case of swine flu, Egypt slaughtered some 300,000 pigs.
In the U.S. ...
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