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| | Flu, NIAID Fact Sheet |
 | | If you do get the flu and want to take medicine to treat it, your health care provider may prescribe one of four available antiviral medicines | | | Your health care provider can help you decide which medicine is best for you. | | | Sometimes, an unpredicted new strain may appear after the vaccine has been made and distributed to doctor's offices and clinics. |
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| | Influenza (Flu) - American Lung Association site |
| | Another recent study suggested that the vaccine may be important for infants. | | | These newer drugs can be used to treat strains from both the Influenza A and B families. | | | A doctor, nurse, or other provider of care to high-risk persons should be immunized to protect high-risk patients. |
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| | Influenza (Flu) |
| | If your child isn't at risk of the flu but lives with someone who is — a grandparent, for instance, or anyone with a chronic heart or lung disease, or compromised immune system — you still may want to have your child vaccinated. | | | Although you may feel completely miserable while you have it, flu usually goes away with no lasting effects. | | | Have a weakened immune system from infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), leukemia or medications you take following an organ transplant. |
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| | School Health Issues: Flu - The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools |
| | Staff and students (especially those with medical conditions and anyone else who wants to lower their risk of getting the flu) should get the flu shot. | | | If a child still has a stuffy nose when she returns to school, parents may want to ask their child's doctor to prescribe a non-sedating antihistamine. | | | October 6, 2004 - Health Care Providers Asked to Ration Flu Vaccine http://www.healthinschools.org/2004/oct06_alert.asp |
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| | 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic |
| | If all this seems a little alarmist in nature, consider for a moment the initial bird flu controversy that Robert Webster, chairman of the Department of Virology and Molecular Biology at Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, has called The Hong Kong Incident. | | | For perspective, that's almost as deadly as being shot point blank in the chest. | | | A Pandemic may or may not happen any time soon but if it does, have peace of mind that you are going to do what you can do to survive." |
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| | Flu |
| | Like other shots, a flu shot is given using a needle. | | | People such as doctors and nurses also need the shot because they take care of sick people. | | | At the doctor's office, the doctor will ask you how you've been feeling and examine you. |
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| | Aging Well Village - Adult Immunization Campaign 2003-2004 - Home Page |
| | There are no time restrictions on using the nasal flu spray and healthy non- pregnant people between 5 to 49 years of age are encouraged to ask their health care provider for this vaccine. | | | Due to circumstances beyond our control, some flu clinics have been cancelled. | | | Find answers to your questions about the pneumococcal vaccinations and related consumer concerns in The Pneumonia Review. |
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| | The flu |
| | The evaluation of an individual with flu symptoms should include a thorough physical exam and, in cases where pneumonia is suspected, a chest x-ray. | | | Therefore, it is best if the person receiving it does not have close contact with people with a weakened immune system. | | | Somewhere between day 2 and day 4 of the illness, the "whole body" symptoms begin to subside, and respiratory symptoms begin to increase. |
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| | Yuppy flu - definition of Yuppy flu in Encyclopedia |
| | Yuppie Flu; this was a nickname for CFS, especially in the 1980s. | | | People with CFS may get better after a few years or many years or may not get better at all. | | | Also vivid dreams are a symptom in many people with CFS leading to disturbed sleep patterns and the ability to recall dream moments many months later, because of their intensity. |
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| | Influenza (Flu) |
| | For the most part, though, the flu is usually gone in a week or two with a little rest and tender loving care. | | | Since it's often nearly impossible to keep kids cooped up, here are some other things you and your family can do to help prevent the spread of infections like the flu: | | | But some kids who have chronic medical conditions may become sicker with the flu - and may require hospitalization. |
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| | Amazon.com: Flu: Alternative Treatments and Prevention: Books |
| | Flu: Alternative Treatments and Prevention guides readers in treating the flu with appropriate professional care and home remedies. | | | Vaccination against the flu has been hailed as the primary and best preventive measure, yet shortages and the controversies surrounding the lack of effectiveness of vaccinations have led many people to seek alternatives. | | | Part II describes the alternative medical treatments available to treat the flu as well as important measures people can take to build a strong immune system. |
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| | Flu Wiki - Science - Science |
| | There is a growing body of evidence that the most effective way to stop the spread of flu is to vaccinate children. | | | Advice on what to do if no doctor is available and when to seek help. | | | It is unlikely that there will be sufficient antiviral medication to treat all who need it during a flu pandemic. |
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| | Experts predict worldwide flu outbreak - Cold & Flu - MSNBC.com |
| | Robert Couch of the Baylor College of Medicine noted that health authorities are making major efforts to prepare for controlling a pandemic, including putting an emphasis on developing and manufacturing vaccines faster and in greater quantities. | | | It’s impractical to develop vaccines against all the animal strains in case they jump to humans, and there’s no reliable way to identify the most hazardous ones, he said. | | | But the virus never developed the ability to pass easily from person to person, Webby said. |
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| | The Flu |
| | Cancer or other diseases for which they are taking medicines that shut down their immune systems. | | | As always, you need to talk to your own or your child'd doctor to help decide if you or your child should receive the vaccine.) | | | Although several researchers claim that there is evidence of such poisoning, and in particular an increased risk of autism with thimerosal-containing vaccines, this has not been well-proven, and several large studies in different countries show no change in the occurence of autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders between children given thimerosal-containing and thimerosal-free vaccines. |
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| | Influenza - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The virus may then recombine within the pig, to form a genetically new virus which is able to infect humans and be transmitted from person to person. | | | Antiviral treatments that have proven effective in influenza are amantadine, rimantadine, zanamivir, oseltamivir and ribavirin. | | | For example, people with asthma may experience asthma attacks while they have the flu, and people with chronic congestive heart failure may have a worsening of this condition, that is triggered by the flu. |
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| | The Flu |
| | "Flu is generally more likely to have sudden onset than colds, which tend to come on gradually," Glezen says. | | | Rates of flu infection are highest in children ages 5 to 14, and the most severe illnesses and deaths occur in people with underlying medical conditions, children under 2, and people over age 65. | | | Flu symptoms include fever, headache, extreme fatigue, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and muscle ache. |
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| | MassPRO Flu Clinics |
| | Depending upon the availability of vaccine at specific sites, however, flu vaccine may be restricted to certain high-risk groups based upon the tier system described below. | | | All flu clinics are subject to change without notice. | | | Some clinics may bill your health insurance plan, so please bring your health insurance card. |
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| | The Flu |
| | The medicine should be given early in the course of the illness to be helpful. | | | If diagnosed early, the two anti-viral medicines that are available can be prescribed and will reduce the fever, aches and chest symptoms of the flu. | | | Elderly patients, pregnant women expected to deliver in the winter, patient's with heart or lung disease, and medical professionals are encouraged to take the vaccination every year. |
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| | The"Flu" |
| | That means that you can give someone the flu before you know you’re sick as well as while you are sick. | | | The flu can be life-threatening for infants, young children, the elderly, those with chronic illnesses or those whose immune system is compromised like people with AIDS, people undergoing cancer treatment, people with lupus and other immune deficiencies. | | | The flu shot is approved for use in people older than 6 months, including healthy people and people with chronic medical conditions. |
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| | Consequencies of the spanish flu - Columbia Encyclopedia® article about Consequencies of the spanish flu |
| | International health officials are concerned that it could reassort with a human virus, resulting in a new strain that would be both extremely virulent and highly contagious. | | | Stomach and intestinal symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting, are not commonly due to influenza infection, and the term stomach flu is a misnomer. | | | This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
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| | Beat the Winter Bugs--How to hold your own against colds and flu |
| | Don't give aspirin or aspirin-containing medicines to children and teen-agers. | | | It's important to talk with your health care provider if you are being treated with an antiviral drug but aren't getting better or if you experience new symptoms. | | | For some people, colds and flu can aggravate underlying medical conditions like heart disease and asthma. |
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| | Medinfo: Influenza ('flu) |
| | This is most commonly a chest infection and can be a pneumonia. | | | Zanamivir (Relenza) a drug for the treatment of influenza | | | Many people think they have had "flu" when all that they have suffered is a bad cold. |
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| | The 1918 Influenza Pandemic |
| | One physician writes that patients with seemingly ordinary influenza would rapidly "develop the most viscous type of pneumonia that has ever been seen" and later when cyanosis appeared in the patients, "it is simply a struggle for air until they suffocate," (Grist, 1979). | | | With one-quarter of the US and one-fifth of the world infected with the influenza, it was impossible to escape from the illness. | | | Others told stories of people on their way to work suddenly developing the flu and dying within hours (Henig). |
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| | Nature web focus: Bird flu |
| | Here, Nature keeps track of the key events and scientific discoveries as researchers assess the threat. | | | As the human death toll continues to grow, many are concerned that the virus will mutate and trigger a human pandemic. | | | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Avian flu |
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| | Colds & Flu |
| | If any system of healing is to be effective, it must address the cause of disease. | | | This is the real cure for colds, flu and most other illnesses that afflict mankind? | | | Colds and flu are commonly viral illnesses, in fact colds are by definition viral illnesses, rhino viruses of which there are several thousand types. |
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| | Home - American Lung Association site |
| | As Flu Season Approaches, the American Lung Association Offers Ways to Keep the Country Prepared | | | Avoid the Flu this Year We'll help you Find a Flu Clinic Near You |
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| | Vaccine Shortage Turns to Surplus (washingtonpost.com) |
| | In response, the CDC relaxed its guidelines slightly in December to encourage more people to get vaccinated. | | | In addition, many doctors and clinics are hesitant to order more so late in the season for fear they will be left holding the bill for unsold vaccine. | | | In response to the surprising turnaround, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta is poised to drop the remaining restrictions on who should get the shots, a move already taken by at least 17 states, in a last-ditch effort to minimize the amount of wasted vaccine. |
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| | HHS - Diseases & Conditions: Influenza (Flu) Information |
| | HHS - Diseases and Conditions: Influenza (Flu) Information | | | Focus on the Flu (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health) | | | Antiviral Drugs and the Flu (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) |
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| | CBS News How To Fight The Flu December 15, 2003 08:30:00 |
| | However, there are over-the-counter medications that can help to treat the symptoms of the flu. | | | There are other things you can do at home to treat the flu. | | | Another option is Tamiflu, also effective against influenza A and B strains at reducing severity and duration of illness. |
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| | Flu and Cold Resources at PAMF |
| | The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. | | | Complications of flu can include bacterial pneumonia, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes. | | | Because these two types of illnesses have similar flu-like symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. |
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| | Flu Drugs, NIAID Fact Sheet |
| | When either amantadine or rimantadine is used for therapy, drug-resistant flu viruses may appear in about one-third of patients. | | | There is no information about how effective these drugs are if treatment is started more than 2 days after onset of flu symptoms. | | | Studies of the use of zanamivir in families and in nursing homes at risk for influenza infection, however, resulted in the reduced use of antibiotics, which are frequently prescribed to treat these serious complications. |
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| | In elderly or chronically ill persons, influenza vaccine may be less effective in preventing illness than in preventing serious complications and death. | | | Influenza should not be confused with the so-called "stomach flu," which is a catch-all term for various digestive system problems caused by other microorganisms. | | | Care givers of high-risk persons and persons who live with persons at high risk |
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| | Communicable Disease Fact Sheet |
| | When influenza occurs, an antiviral drug may be prescribed for certain individuals. | | | Although most people are ill for only a few days, some people have a much more serious illness, such as pneumonia, and may need to be hospitalized. | | | Typical flu symptoms include headache, fever, chills, cough or sore throat and body aches. |
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| | Flu |
| | Complications from flu cause up to 40,000 deaths per year in the U.S. These deaths usually occur in the elderly and in people with chronic health problems, such as heart disease and severe asthma. | | | The most common reaction is some soreness at the site of the shot. | | | These symptoms may last 1 to 2 days. |
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| | Spanish Flu - Open Encyclopedia |
| | Spain did have one of the worst early outbreaks of the disease, with some 8 million people infected in May of 1918. | | | It has been suggested that the stresses of combat, possibly combined with the effects of chemical warfare, may have weakened soldiers' immune systems thereby increasing their vulnerability to the disease and accelerating its spread. | | | Global morbidity from the influenza was estimated at 2.5% of the population, with some 20% of the world population suffering from the disease to some extent. |
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| | Influenza - Medical and health information on the common cold and flu |
| | Compared with most other viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, influenza (flu) infection often causes a more severe illness. | | | Influenza - Medical and health information on the common cold and flu | | | There are also people who should not have the flu vaccine. |
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| | Medicare.gov - Flu and Pneumonia Information |
| | The illness that people often call "stomach flu" is not influenza. | | | Flu can cause fever, chills, headache, dry cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, and muscle aches. | | | Influenza is spread easily from person to person primarily when an infected person coughs or sneezes. |
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| | Viral varieties |
| | Others result from exacerbations to pre-existing conditions like diabetes, heart or lung disease. | | | Scientists call this gradual change in the viral coat "antigenic drift," because it creates small changes in the antigens -- the molecules that the immune system recognizes. | | | It's the virus' shifty nature; its ability to evade the immune system. |
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| | USATODAY.com - Hospital's flu fight shows kids were especially hard hit |
| | But the number of illnesses in children is unclear, and details about their severity are spotty. | | | Among those treated were 44 children who had pneumonia, five with bloodstream infections and three who died, including one "who was healthy until she caught the flu," Sercely said. | | | The flu season that just ended may have been harder on kids than previously thought, researchers reported this week. |
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| | FLU SHOTS AND THE FLU |
| | Echinacea can also be used, but may have more side effects: especially for people with autoimmune dz, such as chemical hypersensitivity, (CHz), which I have from Aspartame exposure. | | | Astragalus (Chinese milk vetch root) is an herbal remedy that is highly effective in treating and preventing the flu. | | | A naturopathic friend of mine, Elwin Klein in Lewiston, ID., years ago worked in conjunction with another MD/biochemist to find a nontoxic approach to effectively treating the flu. |
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| | CBC News Indepth: FLU |
| | While flu and cold symptoms are similar, influenza is much more serious because it drastically reduces the body's ability to fight off other infections. | | | CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites. | | | While the flu shot is becoming increasingly important, critics note that it doesn't work all the time. |
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| | The flu. What strain of the flu caused some health concerns in the ‘70’s? Swine flu (vaccine). | | | Yes. What areas of the body does the flu affect? | | | Flu shots only work for a single season since the strain of virus changes annually. What is the flu vaccine made of? |
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| | FluMist |
| | School-aged children are also likely to spread the virus to others in their home and community. | | | This is particularly true for school-aged children, those in large families, and adults in frequent contact with other children or other adults. | | | In one study, children aged 5 to 14 were approximately four times more likely than adults to get influenza. |
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| | Maxim Health Systems |
| | In 2003, our flu immunization program alone was responsible for vaccinating more than 1.8 million people. | | | Maxim Health Systems today announced that it will cancel all flu vaccine clinics scheduled for retail locations after November 6, 2005. | | | Please direct all flu and vaccine questions to your primary care physician or contact your local and state health authorities for additional information. |
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| | avian flu on Encyclopedia.com |
| | Research to blend human, avian flu CDC scientists, by creating what they fear most, hope to learn if resulting virus would cause a pandemic. | | | Hospital Treats Suspected Cases Of Avian Flu In Hanoi | | | Avian flu strain found in Chinese pigs.(Asia)(Brief Article) |
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| | Flu Wiki - Main - Flu Wiki |
| | Flu Wiki in other languages · otros idiomas · diğer diler | | | The purpose of the Flu Wiki is to help local communities prepare for and perhaps cope with a possible influenza pandemic. | | | Just a Bump in the Beltway, The Next Hurrah and Effect Measure blogs announce the launch of a new experiment in collaborative problem solving in public health, The Flu Wiki. |
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| | Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) - US Department of State |
| | Karen Smith, public health director for Napa County, California, says there is evidence that migratory birds have caused that spread, though that still is not conclusive. | | | Which region of the world -- if any -- may be the next to experience outbreaks of avian influenza can't be predicted, according to a U.S. public health official participating in an online discussion at Usinfo.state.gov January 4. | | | Health officials attempt to avert panic, USAID works for preparedness |
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| | Dennis Kucinich Blog and News - The Flu Vaccine Shortage |
| | Thank you for the opportunity to speak, Chairman Davis about this critical public health issue that has affected the entire US. | | | The FDA refused, which is what they say they usually do with these kinds of requests under normal circumstances. | | | The result would have been more vaccines going to higher risk Americans instead of the lower risk people who were vaccinated before the CDC redirected supplies. |
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| | CNN.com Specials |
| | As many as 36,000 people in the United States die each year of what's commonly known as the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. | | | Several states reported widespread outbreaks earlier than usual, prompting fears that the season would be especially severe and causing a rush on the vaccine. | | | An especially virulent strain of the flu virus spread across the United States during the winter of 2003-2004. |
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