Five Ways to Fight the Swine Flu
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Winter in North America brings with it yearly uninvited guests- flu bugs- multiple strains of illness causing viruses just waiting for new bodies to infect. The most common recommendation has been to protect yourself with a flu vaccine. But with virtually all the US flu suddenly resistant to the leading antiviral Tamiflu, health officials are worried about where this could lead. Here are some key guidelines you MUST know if you want to survive this year’s flu season.
How can you distinguish a cold from the flu? First understand that colds are minor infections of the nose and throat which usually develop slowly as a scratchy, sore throat, followed by sneezing and a runny nose. The flu, however, affects the entire body and symptoms appear suddenly, quite often as headache, muscle aches and fever. (See comparison chart)
Symptoms Cold Flu
fever rare characteristic, high (102-104F);
lasts 3-4 days
headache rare prominent
general aches,pains slight usual; often severe
fatigue,weakness quite mild can last up to 2-3 weeks
extreme exhaustion never early and prom...
Source: Dr. Donna, MedicineWoman - Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Dr. Donna Tags: breaking news Personal Health public health flu influenza pandemic prevention swine flu tamiflu treatment Source Type: blogs
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