Flu
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Flu is a respiratory infection caused by a number of viruses. The viruses pass through the air and enter your body through your nose or mouth. Between 5% and 20% of people in the U.S. get the flu each year. The flu can be serious or even deadly for elderly people, newborn babies and people with certain chronic illnesses.
Symptoms of the flu come on suddenly and are worse than those of the common cold. They may include
- Body or muscle aches
- Chills
- Cough
- Fever
- Headache
- Sore throat
Is it a cold or the flu? Colds rarely cause a fever or headaches. Flu almost never causes an upset stomach. And "stomach flu" isn't really flu at all, but gastroenteritis.
The main way to keep from getting the flu is to get a yearly flu vaccine. If you get the flu, your health care provider may prescribe medicine to help your body fight the infection and lessen symptoms.
NIH: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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Is it the Flu?
warts.org — “Is it the Flu?” View full resource at warts.org
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Influenza (Flu)
kidshealth.org — “The flu is often confused with the common cold, but flu symptoms tend to develop quickly and are usually more severe than the typical sneezing and stuffiness of a cold.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Influenza (Flu)
mayoclinic.com — “Influenza — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, prevention, treatment and self-care of the flu.” View full resource at mayoclinic.com
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All about the flu: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/influenza/DS00081 Mayo Clinic
Is It A Cold or The Flu?
kidshealth.org — “Your child is sent home from school with a sore throat, cough, and high fever - could it be the flu that's been going around? Or is it just a common cold? Find out here!” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Is It a Cold or the Flu?
kidshealth.org — “Your child is sent home from school with a sore throat, cough, and high fever - could it be the flu that's been going around? Or is it just a common cold? Find out here!” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Most Recently Shared on October 30, 2009 at 2:15 am By:
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RT @healthvermont: #vt Health Department reports widespread #flu; First death linked to H1N1 reported in Vermont http://bit.ly/1Tj6Ra #h1n1
Influenza ("flu")
kingcounty.gov — “Influenza ("flu")” View full resource at kingcounty.gov
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RT @kcpubhealth: Free flu vaccines on Sat., Nov. 20, Des Moines, Shoreline, 10 am to 1 pm: http://bit.ly/9F0Gbf
Influenza (Flu)
cdph.ca.gov — “Influenza (Flu)” View full resource at cdph.ca.gov
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2009 at 1:54 am By:
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Swine Flu Info?http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HEALTHINFO/DISCOND/Pages/SwineInfluenza.aspx These sites will be updated regularly.
What is the flu?
marshfieldclinic.org — “You and the Flu” View full resource at marshfieldclinic.org
Most Recently Shared on October 6, 2010 at 1:00 pm By:
Marshfield Clinic Healthcare System
What Is the Flu? Influenza (the flu) is a broad term for several types of contagious upper respiratory infections... http://fb.me/JLF2x4V4
Family Webicine: Bird Flu? Swine Flu? Mexican Flu?
blogs.webmd.com — “Stories from behind the examining room door, as told by Rod Moser, PA, a primary care physician assistant with more than 35 years of clinical experience.” View full resource at blogs.webmd.com
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New Rod Moser Post: Bird Flu? Swine Flu? Mexican Flu?: Last year, it was the bird flu panic. .. http://tinyurl.com/ddl6jj
Redirect: CDC - Influenza (Flu) | Swine Influenza (Flu)
cdc.gov — “Redirect: CDC - Influenza (Flu) | Swine Influenza (Flu)” View full resource at cdc.gov
Most Recently Shared on April 24, 2009 at 9:41 pm By:
Michael Blaiss, MD Doctor, Allergist, and Physician
Could this be the start of the flu pandemic? CDC - Influenza (Flu) | Swine Influenza (Flu) http://is.gd/ulHh
Where's the Flu? Get Ready
webmd.com — “Official CDC flu data shows low flu activity throughout the U.S., but Google Flu Trends suggests high flu activity in Kentucky, Nevada, and several U.S. cities. Google's unofficial data is about 2 weeks ahead of CDC.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Cold, Flu, and Sinus Prevention
health.com — “Cold, Flu, and Sinus Prevention” View full resource at health.com
Most Recently Shared on February 12, 2010 at 8:24 pm By:
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@twinklepinkstar Plus 4 proven cold and flu busters: http://bit.ly/2N1Hsd And more info on prevention: http://bit.ly/9iIywg
What To Do For The "Stomach Flu"
medicalnewstoday.com — “A post-holiday crush of patients are crowding into area physician offices and hospital emergency rooms as individuals of all ages suddenly find themselves laid low by a highly contagious and quick” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on January 8, 2011 at 2:05 pm By:
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What To Do For The "Stomach Flu" http://mnt.to/3PN3 #gastrointestinal
Is Europe Prepared For 'Flu?
medicalnewstoday.com — “The results of a three-year research project into pandemic flu preparedness in Europe will be launched at a meeting in Brussels in September.The results of the PHLawFlu (Public Health Law” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Is Europe Prepared For 'Flu? http://mnt.to/3Jjx #medicalconferences
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