No other disease has jolted the world in recent times as much as swine flu. Cutting across nations, borders, and continents, the H1N1 virus has affected the human race regardless of economic status, race, and climatic conditions. While there are treatments available for swine flu, scientists and medical researchers are looking at alternative type of [...]
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Swine Flu epidemic a thing of the past or present?
December 6th, 2010
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Swine flu started as a pandemic, meaning a disease that spreads all around the globe at a fast pace, in the year 2009. The disease seemed to have subsided somewhere at the start of spring 2010. The World Health Organization officially announced on August 10, 2010, that the H1N1 influenza pandemic was finally and officially [...]
H1N1 Swine Flu Information for families
November 9th, 2009
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
