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Reports of human cases of influenza A (H1N1) continue to surface worldwide. A pandemic flu, this virus has the potential to kill hundreds of thousands worldwide if not properly contained and treated. Here, the 411 on this 911 outbreak.
The recent outbreak of swine-origin influenza Virus A (also termed H1N1), or more commonly known as "swine flu," has many people concerned about their health. These Read More
You already know most of the common sense techniques for avoiding the flu, be it the swine flu, a standard flu, or even a common cold. This article explores dietary Read More
The Centers for Disease Control has announced that none of the early cases of H1N1 Swine Flu in Southern California and Texas has had any contact with pigs. They have Read More
With the swine flu on the rise in the US and an outbreak appears to be unavoidable. You can do a lot to protect yourself and your loved ones from the swine flu. Imagine Read More
Communicable diseases are contagious illnesses that can be transmitted between people or animals in a variety of ways. All communicable diseases are transmitted via some Read More
As the swine flu sweeps the world we are all concerned with protecting ourselves and our families from contracting this virus. There are many ways that we can be Read More
Swine flu, which was initially only transmitted from pigs to humans, is now traveling through human to human contact, and is one of the most deadly of the flu viruses. Read More
These tips will help you prevent spreading your own infections and contracting other people's, be it MRSA, the flu, the common cold or even pandemic flu should it arise. Read More
The threat of a pandemic is so frightening that it causes a feeling of helplessness. There are, however, plenty of precautions that you can take to improve your chances of Read More
Flu season is winding down and suddenly a new virus arrives mimicking the flu. The H1N1 Virus also known as swine flu has claimed the lives of several Mexican citizens. Read More
The A/H1N1 Virus, Swine Flu, has crossed the border from Mexico to the United States, affecting people in Southern California and Texas and threatening to become Read More
The flu is a disease caused by the influenza virus. It is extremely contagious, and every year there are seasonal flu epidemics throughout the world. Depending on the Read More
Do you have the symptoms of swine flu? It certainly is what everyone seems to be talking about today. As new cases of swine flu continue to be confirmed internationally on Read More
The flu is one of the most common ailments we face each winter, but one that can also prove to be very serious. More than 36,000 deaths each year are directly attributed to Read More
As the world starts to understand what the swine flu is and how severe it can be, hundreds have died of it in Mexico and thousands others are infected around the world Read More
Swine Influenza (Swine flu) is normally a flu found in pigs that rarely spread to humans. However, there can be an outbreak of Swine Influenza with in a country, state, or Read More
A virus can cause an infection ranging from the more innocuous, such as a cold or chicken pox, to the more malevolent, such as hemorrhagic fever or rabies. Though some Read More
Recognizing the symptoms of a fever is quite simple once you know what you are looking for in the sufferer. A fever that runs too high for too long may damage organs, Read More
If you have been watching the news, you might have noticed the recent panic related to the news that the Swine Flu infection has been detected in the United States and Read More
Most cases of the flu are Type C influenza, which is essentially a stronger version of the common cold. Type A influenza, on the other hand, can be much more dangerous and Read More
Influenza is highly contagious, and it is one of the most dangerous types of common viral infection. Discover how influenza can be spread by someone who has it one day Read More
Influenza is a specific family of viruses that affects birds and mammals, and it can lead to pneumonia, sinusitis and ear infection. Find out why it's impossible to develop Read More
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a viral infection that usually occurs in late fall through winter and early spring. The term "flu" has incorrectly been used to Read More
Every year in the US, about 36,000 people die from influenza. Each year, about 200,000 people are hospitalized because of influenza. Understanding the genetics of influenza Read More
Influenza, often referred to as simply the flu, is ultimately a viral infection. It is usually a localized infection of the influenza A or the influenza B virus within your Read More
Influenza, most commonly known as the flu, can be particularly dangerous for the elderly, people suffering from an immune deficiency or young children. The flu vaccine, Read More
Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection that attacks the throat, nose, lungs and bronchial tubes. When you are exposed to the flu, it generally takes a few days Read More
Influenza, or the flu, is an infectious respiratory sickness caused by a virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control, from 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population is Read More
The flu, formally called influenza, is caused by a virus contained in liquid droplets that are breathed in from the air. When someone with the flu sneezes or coughs, he can Read More
In the spring of 1918—near the close of the First World War —an influenza epidemic raged throughout army training camps in the U.S. At the time, no one recognized this Read More
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