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  • How To Handle The Flu
    By: Michelle Hopkins | - Many individuals suffer with colds when the seasons alter, but exactly how are you able to tell if a cold is really flu? Within this post we are going to have a look at the symptoms of flu and also any home flu treatment

    The common cold and also the flu can have very similar symptoms, however they're from different viruses, the cold virus is obviously not as strong as the flu virus, but many people whenever they get a cold think they have flu. There is a big distinction within the ...

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  • Tips To Prevent Swine Flu
    By: Nathan Randall | - The media is currently obsessed with delivering constant news about the spread of swine flu. It is important that people look past the hysteria on TV and take simple steps to prepare and ideally prevent from becoming ill.

    One solution many people use to help prevent expensive diseases like obesity and cancer is detoxification. This can come in the form of natural products containing acai berry extract. Consumers can obtain products like this to protect yourself from toxins building ...

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  • Five Ways To Deal With The Classic Flu Symptoms
    By: Louise Parry | - Understanding the flu is difficult, as different strains of the virus appear all of the time, all which need different types of treatment to help make those affected by it better.

    Flu is an abbreviation of the word influenza, and can affect all mammals, regardless of their size, depending on the severity of the strain at that time. The last example of a flu virus transferring between species was swine flu, which started in pigs before starting to spread to humans all over the world. ...

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  • What Are The Differences Between Cold And Flu
    By: Patrick Holloway | - There are probably no two illnesses that have been confused and their names used interchangeably as cold and flu. Yet they are two relatively common illnesses that will affect virtually everybody at some point in their life. Even though there are similarities between the two, there are several differences that distinguish each ailment. Overall, understanding the characteristics of each is the first step to getting treatment right.

    Both cold and flu are highly infectious diseases and f ...

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  • Different Symptoms Of Swine Flu
    By: | - With the winter season fast approaching, health bodies have warned of the further spread of Swine flu to be likely. For the first time, humans have been exposed to this form of influenza and hence there is no specific medicine for this. It is very important to recognize the signs and symptoms of swine flu in the early stage. At the first sign of symptoms you really must get a medical professional's opinion, write the symptoms down a piece of paper, in addition to when they first appeared. It is ...
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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 Swine Flu 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 accura ...

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  • The Flu Shot Decision--5 Groups That Can Benefit From The Flu Shot
    By: Debbie Davis | - With flu season fast approaching and many physicians and pharmacies offering the shot, many people are probably wondering whether they would be better off with or without the flu shot this year.

    If you have serious medical conditions for which you are taking a prescribed medication, you should consult with your physician. Otherwise, here are 5 groups that can definitely benefit from taking the flu shot as early as possible this year and every year.

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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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  • 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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  • Diet And Exercise! Win Battle Over Flu!
    By: Walter Derksen | - Diet and exercise give us all many benefits. One of the best ones is the advantage it gives over the battle of the flu bug

    After a study of exercise using mice it was found that regular exercise may help fight the flu and cold infections by increasing the immune systems response to the virus.

    If you are a couch potato who never exercises and does not eat healthy you are more susceptible to the flu virus than people who exercise moderately on a regular basis. Exercising ...

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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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  • 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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  • Eexcel - Human Virus Deadly Disease Is Coming
    By: immunity healing | - Pandemics, or worldwide outbreaks, hit when viruses shift to strains for which we have no resistance. The 1918 Spanish virus pandemic the deadliest of previous centurys three pandemics killed an probable 40 to 50 million people wide-reaching. The pandemics inside 1957 and 1968 seemed mild inside comparison, killing an expected combined total of 3 million people. Experts say that the world is currently on the brink of a new human flu epidemic.
    The signs are clear that it is coming ...

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  • Swine Flu Can Transfer To Human Race
    By: Sutiyo Na | - Have you been watching the news and/or read your daily broadsheets at all recently? If so, youve probably heard the term Swine Flu bouncing around a lot. While you are in the pigs fair or your hog race backyard and you were ever unlucky enough to be sneezed on by a sick pig, would you catch its flu? Not necessarily it takes more than simply breathing in a pig's germs (just like kissing his messy and slimy nose) for you to get sick.

    While most people com ...

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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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  • Don't Touch That Pork: A Few Swine Flu Truths And Myths
    By: Sutiyo Na | - With all the wailing and gnashing of teeth involved with the latest flu outbreak, I think it's time we set a few things straight about the swine flu. Think of it as a little public service announcement just to shock some of you out of that panic and get you thinking straight.

    First of all, pork is safe. Yes, I know it's called swine flu but it's nothing like mad cow disease. That's why there's a flu at the end instead of disease, of course. The disease spreads via the same way nor ...

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  • Pregnant Women Are More Risky In Swine Flu
    By: Sutiyo Na | - Some complications among pregnant women as the Swine Flu continue to spread across the country, and soon to the world, and that this high-risk group needs to take antivirals as soon as infection is suspected. Just like what happen to a pregnant woman in Texas who suffers and died of Swine Flu infection. Medical officials believe that pregnant women are at higher risk of complications of influenza, whether it's the seasonal influenza or pandemics of the past.

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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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  • How To Prevent The Swine Flu
    By: Eddy Sear | - Flu prevention and any prevention is very important today with the swine flu being spread the way it is. This article will give you the tools you need to prevent the swine flu in a healthy and affordable proven way.

    People are wearing surgical masks to prevent themselves from getting the swine flu this is not and should not be the thing to do. Yes you need to protect yourself out in public but not with a mask. By the way the masks do not work. Bacteria builds up on the outside ...

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  • Determine Three Flu Services, If You Have Swine Flu
    By: Joy Davenport1 | - It would be a tremendous understatement to say there are many people currently worrying about the outbreak of swine flu over the world. While it has not reached the levels of a pandemic, it is an incredibly serious flu virus that can caused fatalities if not isolated and treated in time. Most people aren't familiar with symptoms of swine flu. Proper medical treatment is therefore not pursued. You should know the three main flu symptoms.

    The swine flu often mimics the same sympto ...

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  • Preventing Swine Influenza
    By: Anna Williams | - Many people are afraid of contracting swine influenza, but there are several ways to prevent yourself from becoming one of its victims.

    Cases show that the swine flu symptoms are much like the seasonal flu; only this type of influenza is said to be deadlier. There have been casualties in Mexico and one reported death of an infant on U.S. soil. Medical experts are still baffled as to why the virus seems to be more potent in Mexico than anywhere else in the world.

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  • Swine Flu Pandemic - Implications For Nurses And Individuals
    By: Louanne | - During a pandemic, if the nurse is asked to do something that is unfamiliar, will she still be held accountable?

    The answer is yes. In the event of a pandemic, nurses may be asked to work in areas that are not familiar to them. As members of a self-regulating profession, registered nurses are accountable at all times for their own actions and decisions. Working in emergency circumstances does not suspend a nurse's accountability and responsibility for ensuring that their practice ...

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  • Bird Flu Virus Is Deadly
    By: Ske Chay | - Influenza viruses are classified into the A, B and C types. A type viruses are the most dangerous and they may affect both people and numerous animals simultaneously whereas B and C type viruses typically affect humans only and they are the least severe amongst the three. Of these, A type viruses are further sub-categorized into subtypes such as the H and N strains. Is bird flu virus deadly?

    One of most severe of A type influenza viruses is the much feared bird flu virus with the ...

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  • All The Untold Secrets Of The Bird Flu Virus
    By: Dane Stanton | - The bird flu virus is one of the most deadliest in the world and has taken many lives over the last century and a half. This virus is better known as avian influenza and is derived from an influenza virus from birds. When there is an outbreak of the avian flu virus, vast numbers of poultry including chickens and ducks have to be slaughtered to prevent the virus from spreading beyond the poultry and into the realm of humans.

    Preventing this Disease

    There are many way ...

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  • Avian Flu Is A Potential Pandemic
    By: Ske Chay | - Will the avian flu cause a disaster similar to the Spanish flu of 1918 that killed more than fifty million people in the world?

    Avian flu or avian influenza is spreading at an alarming rate and it is believed that if it continues its flight, it has the potential to cause another major pandemic around the world. This time, it is estimated that up to one hundred and fifty million people may die.

    Avian flu is a disease caused by a specific type of avian or bird influe ...

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  • The Result Of A Bird Flu Pandemic
    By: Dane Stanton | - It is important to understand the result of a bird flu pandemic so that if the time comes, people will be enlightened to the knowledge of its overall effects. Also a country will be able to recover faster and the affect on the economy will not be as severe.

    So What Would The Result Be If A Bird Flu Pandemic Did Happen To Occur?

    Well firstly the worst impact would be a catastrophic loss of life. If the disease was not controlled immediately, the death count could gr ...

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  • Bird Flu: The World Beware
    By: Dane Stanton | - Avian influenza virus or which is more commonly known as bird flu is a virus that stems from an infection from wild birds. These particular birds generally carry the virus but are somehow immune to the effects of it. Domesticated birds like ducks, chickens and turkeys however are not and herein lies the problem for humans.

    The bird flu virus is passed on from chicken to chicken through their saliva and feces. This can happen when flocks of chicken or other domestic birds interact ...

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  • Is There Going To Be An Asian Flu Pandemic?
    By: Michael Johnson | - The last Asian flu pandemic occurred in 1957. It is estimated that between 1 million people and 4 million people were killed by the virus.

    Fast forward to October 2004 when an American lab sent out stored samples of the deadly strain of Asian flu to different labs all over the world. By some kind of administrative error some 3,700 samples of the 1957 Asian flu virus were sent out to labs around the world. The US scrambled to fix this terrible error but because the labs had expec ...

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  • Has The Bird Flu Virus Outbreak Begun?
    By: Michael Colucci | - The bird flu virus has been scaring the wits out of health officials for the past couple of years. The first H5N1 strain developed way back during 1997 at Hong Kong. The first development wasnt given much of a concern.

    Eventually the virus popped back out during 2003. It has first greatly affected a whole number of birds. The birds that became infected died really fast after showing signs of symptoms. The virus also spread quickly towards other flocks as well, causing them to d ...

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