Archive for the 'Cold & Flu' Category

Campus Swine Flu

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Swine flu has hit college campuses. A college campus is one of most potent place for the spread of the flu virus.Campus life encourages close proximity. Whether it is the dorm room, hallways, cafeteria, and lecture halls, the possibility of spreading the virus is high.
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Remedy For Stomach Flu

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Getting a stomach flu remedy is a bit complicated.However there are some remedy for for getting rid of the stomach flu.
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Fall Flu Fashions

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

We all know that the world is in crisis from the swine flu and fall flu and we all are worried about what will happen. As the world is suffering deaths from the swine flu, people are thinking on how to design masks to sell during this crisis.
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How Long Contagious After Stomach Flu

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

The contagious period for stomach flu varies depending on the virus that is causing your symptoms. A number of viruses can cause gastroenteritis, including noroviruses and rotaviruses. The contagious period — the time during which a sick person can give the illness to others — is slightly different for each virus.
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Swine Flu Vaccine Dangers

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

WASHINGTON - A top U.S. health official says the risks from not getting the swine flu vaccine are greater than any potential risks associated with the vaccine.The swine flu vaccine has been hit by new cancer fears after a German health expert gave a shocking warning about its safety.
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Stomach Flu vs Food Poisoning

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

In some cases, you can distinguish between food poisoning vs. stomach flu by having your doctor take cultures of your stool and send them to the lab. The stool can be tested for bacteria, as would be seen with food poisoning, or viruses, characteristic of viral gastroenteritis. In most cases, unless you’re seriously ill or food poisoning is strongly suspected based on history, this won’t be done unless you request it.
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Stomach Flu Symptoms

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

When a person becomes infected with a stomach flu virus, the main symptoms of Stomach Flu (Viral Gastroenteritis) are watery diarrhea and vomiting. Other symptoms are headache, fever, chills, and abdominal pain. Symptoms usually appear within 4 to 48 hours after exposure to the virus and last for 1 to 2 days, though symptoms can last as long as 10 days.
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Is the Stomach Flu Contagious?

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Most people describe “stomach flu” as a general condition of an upset stomach. The stomach flu is also known as viral gastroenteritis, and it is a viral infection that is very contagious and can spread very quickly.
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H1N1 Flu Shot Locations

Monday, July 20th, 2009

As the spread of swine flu, newly cases are reported by week.Today i find an interesting site which provides information regarding locations in lllinois. You can click a country on the map provided for vaccine location information. I find it very useful, hope you guys like it.
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Can Zofran Be Used For Stomach Flu

Monday, July 20th, 2009

Zofran can be used for the stomach flu.Although Zofran is only approved for preventing nausea and vomiting for patients about to undergo chemotherapy or surgery, many medications are used off-label for other uses. And in this case, there are many research studies that show that Zofran can be helpful for treating and preventing vomiting associated with gastroenteritis or the ’stomach flu.’
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