In most years, the cold and flu season is not news breaking. This year is a different situation. With two flu viruses circulating, people need to understand the risks involved and decide what action to take to keep both themselves and their loved ones protected. Throughout the web, there are excellent resources to keep you [...]
Posts Tagged ‘swine flu’
Where to get vaccinated in Virginia
October 26th, 2009
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Virginia has a limited number of H1N1 flu vaccines at the moment and these are being given to people on the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) priority list. This group includes pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age, health-care and emergency medical services personnel, [...]
Nasal spray or needle – what’s the difference?
October 23rd, 2009
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If you’ve opted to get vaccinated against the swine flu, you might be wondering which of the two available types you should get, the traditional shot in the arm or the nasal spray. Canadians, by the way, won’t have to make a choice, as the nasal spray is not available in Canada.
Both kinds of vaccines are [...]
Should you be among first in line for the flu shot?
October 21st, 2009
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The swine flu has thrown us a curve. Apparently, those 65 years of age and under are more likely to be infected by this strain of flu than those over 65 and, even more surprising, this bug is targeting young people.
Here’s a list from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of groups who [...]
Two times the flu – where to get your shots
October 15th, 2009
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It’s not bad enough that we have to put up with flu season, now we have two different strains to contend with. The regular seasonal flu is still around and it’s recommended that children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems especially, be immunized to protect them from serious complications that may arise from [...]
Natural H1N1 Immunity Booster
May 3rd, 2009
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I took some time to post this video about ways you can use natural homeopathic supplements to fight Swine flu / H1N1 Virus!
NOTE: Always Talk to your doctor before starting any treatment and serious symptoms require professional medical treatment please consult your doctor if you are experiencing serious flu like systems.
Ok with that being said [...]
Pigs and People: The Facts
April 28th, 2009
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Pigs and people have more in common than you think when it comes to the flu. Influenza viruses can be spread from pigs to people and also people to pigs. Although this transmittal usually occurs when humans and pigs are in close proximity, such as in swine production or livestock exhibits, it is also possible [...]
Great Swine Flu Map Showing up to date Cases of Swine Flu
April 28th, 2009
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This is another Google Map that is constantly updated and better then the last one we put up.
Thanks to rick (April 28, 2009 at 2:52 am) Who pointed out some flaws on our last map.
View 2009 Swine Flu (H1N1) Outbreak Map in a larger map
CDC to the infected : Stay at Home !
April 27th, 2009
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I used to tell everyone at work this – if you don’t feel well or you are sick stay at home ! In this economy people might want to put in the extra effort at work and work through their illness. With the Swine flu and other server types of influenza this is just not [...]
