Family Health

You know the scene. The first hacking cough of the season happens right in your face. Sometimes you are just going to get sick. But there are a number of things you can easily do to stay healthy...

Tis the season...for colds and flu that is. Staying healthy this cold and flu season might not be as hard as you think. There are easy ways to keep you healthy through the holidays and the rest...

H1N1 aka the "swine flu" is a pandemic scaring everyone. As a result there has been a shortage of the vaccine as well as the seasonal flu vaccine. Many doctors and clinics have run out...

After receiving a flu vaccination, children often experience symptoms similar to the flu virus and may occasionally have an adverse reaction to the shot, such as a rash.

It is the season for fighting flu so here you are, sitting with all your tissues and throat lounges. For future prevention, you should take the following steps to avoid the flu.

Staying healthy this year is particularly challenging with the seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu swirling all around us. Doing your part to prevent the occurrence of these illnesses is critical to...

Influenza, an infection of the nose, throat and lungs, also known as the flu, has become a greater concern over the past few months and people are determined to get vaccinated against it. ...

Pregnant women are at higher risk of suffering from influenza-related complications than other healthy women their age. It is important to know the effects that influenza can have on a woman's...

The flu virus can be dangerous for small children if complications develop or if they have other conditions such as immune disorders. You can take simple steps to protect your children from the...

If you suspect your child has contracted swine flu otherwise known as H1N1 then here are some ways to treat them so they are more comfortable and hopefully get better quickly. I am not a health...

Take steps to avoid the flu before you're exposed. Natural, holistic measures are inexpensive, easy to find and generally harmless. Even if you've had a shot for both the regular flu and the swine...

Flu can be a killer, and myths about the disease abound. The term flu is often used to refer to unrelated illnesses like stomach flu, but influenza is one thing only: a serious respiratory viral...

A woman's monthly period can carry a lot of baggage: cramps, cravings, mood swings, the list seems endless. Some women swear they get sick every month and experience flu or cold symptoms when...

A decongestant is a medication that works by shrinking nasal and sinus tissues, opening the airway and making breathing easier for anyone with allergy, cold or flu-like symptoms. You can buy...

With cold and flu season upon us, there is many things people should be aware of that can protect themselves and their families from becoming sick with the flu. The flu virus makes you very sick,...

Influenza has received more attention over the past year due to the outbreak of the H1N1 virus, a virulent strain of influenza that has plagued over 139 countries worldwide and prompted the World...

One day, you may need to become a home caregiver for a family member who is sick with seasonal or H1N1 Swine flu. Complications can be severe. This article provides guidelines to best care for...

With the flu season now threatening us with two flus, H1N1 (aka swine flu) and the regular seasonal flu, parents are more interested in getting their children, even babies, vaccinated. For babies...

If you have flu symptoms and are pregnant, call your doctor right away. This flu season it is more important than ever to do so because the H1N1, or swine flu, is more severe in pregnant women....

H1N1 influenza, otherwise known as Swine flu, is caused by a contagious virus which causes such symptoms as fever, chills, fatigue, cough, congestion, headache, body aches and gastro-intestinal...

When a loved one has the flu you should take extra precautions to protect yourself. Also each family member should take precautions so that they too won’t catch the flu whether it is seasonal flu...

With the constant fear of the flu on people's minds, it is important for people to get the necessary flu shots. The Centers for Disease Control states that getting the seasonal influenza vaccine...

Swine flu, officially called H1N1 influenza, is a serious respiratory flu common in many U.S. states and countries abroad. The H1N1 virus is transmitted through the air and from contact with...

FluMist nasal flu vaccine is an intranasal vaccine to help prevent certain strains of the flu. It is commonly used in children ages two and up. According to flumist.com, the most common side...

Once you start to heal from the flu you want to take steps to make sure the virus is out of your body and you do not contract it again while you are recovering. This article will guide you on how...

Swine flu, known as H1N1, is spread person to person by sneezing, coughing, or an exchange of fluids, such as kissing or sharing food or drinks with a person who has the flu. It is possible to...

Earaches are common in adults and children, and the pain is usually caused by an outer or middle ear infection. The flu is a contagious viral respiratory illness and its symptoms can range from...

Most people will at one point or another experience the contagious respiratory illness known as the flu. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that every year in the...

The 2009 swine flu strain is a dangerous virus, and should be avoided at all costs. Also remember, if you think you have the symptoms of the swine flu, contact a doctor IMMEDIATELY! Better be safe...

Every year millions of people get sick with the flu or a cold. This ehow will give you a few basic steps on what to do when someone is sick.

The Swine Flu or H1N1 is a new influenza virus that is causing illness to people all over the world. This virus is now a pandemic virus that is spreading from person to person. With the help of...

Whether it is the cold and flu season of winter, hay fever and allergies of spring and summer, and weather changes in the fall, decongestants and antihistamines are one of the most used...

According to the World Health Organization, adults over the age of 65 are a high risk group for the flu. Because their bodies are less able to fight the flu, respiratory failure and pneumonia are...

Intestinal flu or viral gastroenteritis is a viral infection that inflames the lining of the stomach and small intestine. The virus prevents the intestines from performing their usual functions...

The flu viruses, influenza A and B, can be easily spread from person to person by air or droplet. Understandably, the ease with which the flu is spread can cause parents to grow concerned over...

The flu is characterized by a number of symptoms depending on the flu type. These symptoms include fever, a sore throat, cough, body aches, headache, diarrhea and an upset stomach. When your child...

Most people realize that colds and the flu, even bird and swine flu, are caused by viruses and can't be treated with antibiotics. Sometimes the flu vaccine is effective against seasonal flu. Most...

Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a flu infection common to birds. People who are in close contact with infected birds such as chickens and turkeys are at risk for developing bird flu. It is rare...

This year's flu season could end up as one of the most severe and widespread; the World Health Organization declared an H1N1 pandemic for 2009, the first pandemic in more than 40 years. The...

At this time of year, cold and flu are being passed around no matter where you go. People are sneezing, coughing and feverish, passing around the flu or cold. For most of us, the best plan of...

With cold and flu season almost upon us, many are searching for ways to protect themselves and their family from the dreaded sickness. Though these are usually no longer life threatening, they...

Influenza or flu is caused by a virus that invades the respiratory tract. The conventional or regular flu is usually not severe, but it is highly contagious. It also can make you feel miserable.

Ultimately a bout with the flu is not going to be cured by any over-the-counter or prescription medicine. These treatments will simply alleviate the symptoms and allow you to weather the sickness...

The swine flu (H1N1) is on everyone's mind lately. Who is getting it, how severe is it and especially, how to avoid it. There are a few common sense rules that most people already practice such...

Every winter we go through the ritual of trying to avoid flu by taking vaccines, by good hygiene or avoiding people with cold. However careful you are there is always a chance you will get the...

Any flu can be a scary thing, but with the vaccine shortages, we must learn to prevent them on our own. H1N1 is particularly scary because it is so new, and people have died!

The fear of the Flu can bring grown people to seek out many avenues to avoid contracting this concerning illness. Take care to follow these steps to help possibly prevent contracting the flu.

You feel sick and everything aches. You lay in bed and don't have the energy to get up. Your head hurts, your skin is sensitive and you have no interest in food. Is it the Swine Flu? Here is how...

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...

Originally called the "swine flu" because of its similarity to influenza common in pigs, the 2009 H1N1 virus has been found to have a different genetic composition than originally thought. First...