Tag Archives: Influenza

Samoa Pink Eye Epidemic Leads to Shuttered Schools

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Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is an infection of the lining of the eye that causes redness, inflammation and irritation. While it is not a life-threatening illness, nevertheless the disease can be a...

What are the Symptoms of Flu?

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Actually all types of flu have similar symptoms. And the symptoms of flu and common cold are almost similar, but the flu tends to be more severe. Flu symptoms generally appear 1 to 4 days after...
    






H1N1 Flu Goes Viral in US

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Swine flu season is coming and it looks like the death toll will reach into the thousands unless precautions are taken. Vaccinations are one way of minimizing the risks. But most of the prophylactic...
    






Flu Widespread – Flu Hits 25 US States

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Swine flu season is coming and it looks like the death toll will reach into the thousands unless precautions are taken. Vaccinations are one way of minimizing the risks. But most of the prophylactic...
    






Swine Flu Spreading Across the US

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Over ten states have been caught in the turmoil of swine flu. They are mostly concentrated in the northeastern and southern regions of the United States. And as flu season is upon us, this killer flu...
    






Germs On Planes: 15 Tips For Flying Flu-Free This Season

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Maybe you’ve noticed over the years that every plane trip seems to end with a cold or bout of the flu. Is there a connection? Well, yes, just as there is in any situation that puts many people in...
    






Norovirus Yellowstone Outbreak

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Yellowstone National Park has just seen an epidemic arise in its midst. This happens to be one of the most common causes of gastrointestinal illness in North America. Termed the Norovirus, NPS states...