Is there a new kind of flu going around right now?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) yesterday said four people have died from A(H1N1), or swine flu, and 222 new cases of severe seasonal flu were reported in the past week in Taiwan. This strain is believed to be different from last year's H1N1.
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by Carly S.
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Can a person get the flu after just getting over it?
Yes, you can relapse right after you've had the flu. If sympt...
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Bird flu is caused by a form of influenza virus that usually ...
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Contact can occur by direct bodily contact (such as kissing) ...
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How can we pervent from having the flu?
Prevent the flu by getting a flu vaccine, wash your hands fre...
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What happens if you get swine flu?
Like humans, pigs get the flu. Four different type A swine fl...
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Can a person get the flu after just getting over it?
Yes, you can relapse right after you've had the flu. If sympt...
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H1N1, or swine flue, is type of seasonal influenza that reach...
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There are 4possible modes of transmission:aerosol,large dropl...
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Can you get swine flu over night?
Symptoms of swine flu don't usually show up until 1-5 days. C...
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Where is the flu vaccine produced?
Sanofi Pasteur in Swiftwater, PA is the manufacturer of the f...
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Bird flu is caused by a form of influenza virus that usually ...
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How many cases of Swine Flu are there?
The Ministry of Health reported 64 new cases of confirmed swi...
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Influenza, commonly known as "the flu," is a highly contagiou...
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Is it possible to get the stomach flu over and over again?
There are many different bacteria and viruses that can cause ...
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Can the stomach flu cause sulfur burps?
Sulfur burps are caused by Giardia, diets high in protein or ...
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How long does the stomach flu last?
It may last for 1 to 10 days, depending on which virus causes...
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What are the symptoms of a stomach flu?
Symptoms of gastroenteritis or stomach flu include abdominal ...
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Spread by virus-infected droplets that are coughed or sneezed...
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Uncomplicated influenza illness typically resolves after 3-7 ...
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What are the symptoms of a stomach flu?
Symptoms of gastroenteritis or stomach flu include abdominal ...
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How long does the stomach flu last?
It may last for 1 to 10 days, depending on which virus causes...
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How do you get rid of the stomache flu?
Seeing a physician should be your first step to cure stomach ...
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Uncomplicated influenza illness typically resolves after 3-7 ...
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How and where did the swine flu start?
Mexican paper La Jornada claims the current swine flu can be ...
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Is there a way to get rid of the stomach flu?
Unless a child is very dehydrated, and IV fluids should help ...
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What is some info on the Swine flu?
Up to 60 deaths may have already occurred from the new viral ...
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Is it possible to get the flu this time of year?
Yes, it is possible to get the flu in summer under certain ci...
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Does the swine flu start off as a cold?
Symptoms of the Swine flu include a fever above 100F, head an...
About Flu
Influenza is common in the United States and around the world. In recent years, due to international travel, flu has become pandemic. It's a good idea to get a flu shot if you are in a high-risk group, which includes children and the elderly, among others.
About H1N1
The H1N1 virus (swine flu) is a flu virus strain that has caused a worldwide pandemic from June 2009 to August 2010.
About Centers for Disease Control
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a government organization dedicated to protecting health and promoting a higher quality of life through education, prevention and control of disease, injury and disability. According to CDC.org, they ''are committed to programs that reduce the health and economic consequences of the leading causes of death and disability, thereby ensuring a long, productive, healthy life for all people.''
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About Swine Flu
The H1N1 viral strain implicated in the 2009 flu pandemic among humans often is called "swine flu" because initial testing showed many of the genes in the virus were similar to influenza viruses normally occurring in North American swine. According to the Centers for Disease Control in humans the symptoms of the 2009 "swine flu" H1N1 virus are similar to those of flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, chills and tiredness.
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