Pig Flu- Influenza (Flu) | Swine Influenza (Flu)
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PlantarianPosted
Mon 27 Apr 2009 10:36pm3 Comments
CDC - Influenza (Flu) | Swine Influenza (Flu) If ever there was a time to optimise your immune system it seems now is the time. 28 confirmed cases in New York already... us.
We had numerous 'warnings' over the last few years but it seemed even bird flu did little to bang home the threat of the laws of nature and it's determination to restore
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What Is Swine Flu H1N1, Swine Flu Epidemic, Swine Flu Pandemic
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Nick MuttPosted
Wed 12 Aug 2009 1:35am
Swine Flu is a respiratory disease, caused by a tiny spheroid virus that belongs to the Influenza A virus group (known as H1N1) that is capable of infecting humans, birds... is the same virus that causes seasonal outbreaks of flu in humans, the latest type is different as it is a mutated version containing genetic material that is generally found in strains
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Does the Flu Vaccine for 2010 - 2011 Contain the Swine Flu Vaccine? Should you get a flu shot?
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Davis LiuPosted
Wed 22 Sep 2010 10:15pminfluenza virus had the world extremely anxious. Unlike other flu viruses, the swine flu or H1N1 virus was more easily contracted by young and healthy adults as well as infants... of a pandemic much like the 1918 influenza pandemic which killed millions worldwide. Influenza or flu is not simply a bad cold. It's a viral illness that nationally causes tens
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Flu, Flu, Flu
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Dr. Country Doctor ..Posted
Fri 23 Oct 2009 10:01pm
It is all the buzz lately, so I thought I should probably jot down a few notes on what has been going on out here.
Like many areas, people with influenza like illness are everywhere and most of these folks probably do have true H1N1 influenza, but I tend to place then in the "like" category since tests done in clinical practice aren't the most helpful
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Get the Facts about the Flu - 2010-2011 Flu Vaccine Updates
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Duane P.Posted
Tue 12 Oct 2010 9:10am
As the old saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Check out the Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines web page for information on the seasonal influenza (flu) and pneumonia vaccines, as well as current and updated information on the H1N1 flu vaccine.
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Seasonal Flu vs. Stomach Flu
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Dr. Anshu GuptaPosted
Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm
People often get confused about the differences between the flu, or influenza, and the stomach flu. These are actually two completely different, and unrelated, illnesses. The true flu is caused by the influenza virus and causes mostly upper respiratory problems. The "stomach flu" can be caused by a number of viruses and causes gastrointestinal
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Why Swine flu is called “Swine Flu”
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Dr. Erik McLaughlinPosted
Sun 26 Apr 2009 11:30pm
Still more problems as Swine flu seems to be spread to new areas. A very nice post from Pro-med mail looks at why Swine Flu takes this name.
In 1918-1919 the Spanish Flu caused significant death and morbidity in both human and swine populations, although it is likely to have originated from birds. “Swine Flu” is bascially any [...]
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Get the Facts about the Flu - 2010-2011 Flu Vaccine Updates
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Wick D.Posted
Tue 12 Oct 2010 9:21am
As the old saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Check out the Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines web page for information on the seasonal influenza (flu) and pneumonia vaccines, as well as current and updated information on the H1N1 flu vaccine.
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