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1. Many Hospitalized With Swine Flu Had Been Healthy - US News and World Report
But the majority of cases still involve people with chronic problems, CDC says
2. 'No Flu Shots for My Kids' - US News and World Report
Some moms aren't convinced vaccines are necessary, safe or effective
3. Diabetes and the Flu: 6 Things You Should Know - US News and World Report
Diabetics who get seasonal flu or H1N1 face challenges in keeping blood sugar under control.
4. Health Advice: Are 'Swine Flu Parties' Safe? - US News and World Report
While parents want to protect their children, exposing them to illness is not a prudent practice.
5. The flu : Complications
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Possible complications, especially for those at high risk, include: Pneumonia; Encephalitis (infection of the brain; Bronchitis; Sinus infections; Ear infections. Reviewer: Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; and David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
6. Influenza
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Usually referred to as the flu or grippe, influenza is a highly infectious respiratory disease caused by certain strains of influenza virus. When the virus is inhaled it attacks cells in the upper respiratory tract causing typical flu symptoms suc... Author: L. Fleming Fallon Jr., M.D., Dr.P.H. Expand your search to include all of U.S. News
7. Influenza (Flu) - Complications -- Mayo Clinic
But if you're 65 years of age or older or have a chronic illness, signs and symptoms can be much more serious and may lead to complications such as acute sinusitis, bronchitis or pneumonia. Newborn babies also are at increased risk of serious... http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=5CB89570-8B46-4961-8BFE66D06D5BDD...
8. Flu Shots in Pregnancy - Keep Kids Healthy Pregnancy Guide
It is true that the current flu vaccine does contain thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound, which is used as a preservative, but the CDC reports that 'because pregnant women are at increased risk for influenza-related complications and... http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/pregnancy/flu_shots_pregnancy.html
9. Science Explained, avian flu, viruses, influenza and the "chicken flu".
On the 15th he was hospitalized with the two most serious complications caused by influenza infection; pneumonia and Reye's Syndrome. On 21st of May this boy died from the complications of his flu. The first person to die of the avian flu... http://www.synapses.co.uk/science/fluvirus.html |
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