The Symptoms of Swine Flu are similar to regular strains of human influenza. However because of it's relative new acute developments it can have a harsher effect on the human body. Also at this time there is not a public Swine Flu Vaccine Program available thus making this particular strain of flu...
Swine Flu is also known as influenza A/H1N1, a new flu subtype with genetic material from the swine flu subtype, the avian flu subtype, and the A/H3N2 subtype. It began in Mexico and has quickly spread to countries across the globe. Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness (bronchia, lungs)...
Cold and flu season is hitting full force. Most public spaces are crawling with germs ready to sicken you, your kids, and your associates. Here are the best ways for minimizing your risks of catching the germs that make you sick and treating them when they do: 1. Wash your hands obsessively...
As the U.S. prepares for a possible second wave of H1N1 or swine flu, Consumer Reports as issued instructions for packing a swine flu survival kit. The report is available in the September 2009 issue of Consumer Reports and online at www.ConsumerReportsHealth.org. In case the second wave of swine...
For a country that's struggling to come out of economic recession, the United States might be said to be wasteful when it comes to the H1N1 swine flu vaccine. The US has 71 million excess doses of the H1N1 swine flu vaccine, despite the threat having peaked months ago. The government is...
On 4/29/09 eight states had school closings due to swine flu threats and infections, and the number of students affected in Texas was 53,000. A Fort Worth district is planning to keep 80,000 children home until about May 11. On 4/30/09 the numbers grew to 74 schools closing due to suspected cases...
As researchers around the world continue to be skeptical about the steps taken against the spread of swine flu and fear that the H1N1 virus could come back in full swing this fall, U.S. which has been the worst affected so far, is preparing to avert the crisis. Florida's surgeon general announced...
So there I was, almost 14 days into a cold, with a cough that wouldn't quit, and I asked a friend of mine from Tennessee if there was anything I could do to get over it. Not only did he have the solution, he claimed it was the fastest way to get over a cold, cough or flu. Here's what he suggested:...
A runny nose may not be the worse thing you can experience, but it can be very inconvenient and irritating. A runny nose is actually a symptom of some other condition. We normally associate a runny nose with a cold, but it can also be due to allergies. The physiological explanation for a runny...
Graviola is a kind of fruit. It is sometimes called Brazilian pawpaw or guanaba; others call it soursoup. It is shaped like a heart, and grows to as large as 8 inches. It is endemic to South America and thrives in the rainforest, though it can also be found in tropical islands. Graviola has a...
