Archive for the ‘Fever & Flu’

  • Latest Updates on the H1N1 Vaccine
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    Latest Updates on the H1N1 Vaccine
    The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently put forth a recommendation that the H1N1 vaccine for swine flu must be part of the 2010 to 2011 seasonal flu vaccine for the Northern Hemisphere. The WHO convenes twice yearly for ascertaining which flu versions are having the maximum dominance and selected 3 strains to incorporate in the standard flu shot. On the basis of suggestions provided by flu specialists across the globe, a decision was made during a congregation last week held in Geneva, Switzerland about the endemic H1N1 influenza strain being part of the H1N1 vaccine for flu for the subsequent fall-winter season, according to the director-general, WHO, Mr. Keiji Fukuda. Mr. Fukuda asserted that actuality of the novel H1N1 flu strain  [...]
    by admin at March 9th, 2010 at 12:03 am
  • Valuable Tips For Making Air Travel Swine Flu-Proof
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    Valuable Tips For Making Air Travel Swine Flu-Proof
    With the holidays approaching an expected two million individuals are anticipated to fly over the holiday weekend. Looming concerns about contracting swine flu are imminent when one would be in an enclosed area during the time in the flight. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have pointed out that still studies need to be conducted that would provide much concrete proof regarding the transmission of flu on flights. However, on any occasion wherein people are going to be in a situation where they are in close proximity to one another, for instance, on airplanes, then the probability of germs being transmitted also intensifies. However, below mentioned are few prudent measures one could take while on flight to avert any contraction  [...]
    by admin at December 15th, 2009 at 04:12 am
  • Potent Cures For Multiple Flu and Cold Symptoms
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    Potent Cures For Multiple Flu and Cold Symptoms
    The foremost signs of an infection are mostly soreness in the throat. Though on majority of the occasions these sore throats would subside in 2-3 days time without any treatment needed, yet the available treatment choices for sore throat are: Pastille or Lozenges Pastilles most often have the presence of sugar or glycerol for coating the back part of the throat. Lozenges could be more effectual as they tend to take longer spans of time for dissolving. Some highly refined formulas have topical anaesthetics and antiseptic properties for desensitising the pain and in combating the infection arising due to bacteria. Oral sprays These oral throat sprays have potent topical anaesthetics like benzocaine and lidocaine the application of which is  [...]
    by admin at December 11th, 2009 at 04:12 am
  • Swine flu: Tips to manage and prevent.
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    Swine flu: Tips to manage and prevent.
    ” Swine flu “ – I need not introduce this word to you where every one in this world is well aware of it, so without discussing unimportant stuff i am directly coming to the point how to manage and prevent the present powerful and painful pandemic - swine flu ( H1N1 flu ). Before going to the main discussion you must know the important signs and symptoms of swine flu . Symptoms include : sore throat, cough, fewer, body pain, headache and fatigue. some times there are reports of vomiting and diarrhea. Main symptom of it is - severe throat pain along with breathing problem which may also cause worsening of underlying medical conditions. Here are some important things how to prevent this problem. 1. This virus can live more  [...]
    by admin at October 2nd, 2009 at 03:10 am