First Line of Defense for H1N1 Flu is the Phone
“The viral nature of the H1N1 flu strain should be cause for greater use of the phone as the public’s first line of defense to reduce spread of infection,” notes Dr. Steven Marcus, Executive Medical Director of the New Jersey Poison Information & Education System (NJPIES). New Jersey residents can call trained medical professionals at the NJPIES hotline (1-800-222-1222) to get information about various flu strain symptoms, prevention measures, as well as treatments and proper dosages. www.njpies.org
Protect Yourself from Swine Flu
Medical supply company specializes in prevention
BCBSNC Promotes Seasonal Flu Shots and Waives Cost to Customers for H1N1 Vaccine
BCBSNC's annual flu shot program runs through March. BCBSNC will waive deductible and coinsurance payments for H1N1 vaccine.
Personal Best® Releases Flu Prevention Starter Kit as Country Braces for Tough Cold and Flu Season
As the concerns mount with the increasing number of cases for Novel H1N1 virus or swine flu, Personal Best has developed a Flu Prevention Starter Kit to encourage and reinforce preventative behavior.
Flu Season Preparation Comes Early
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts offers information about preparing now for the upcoming flu season
Flu Shots Now Available for 2009 Seasonal Influenza at MD Now Urgent Care Centers in Palm Beach County, Florida.
2009 / 2010 Seasonal Flu Shots are now available on a walk-in basis at all MD Now Urgent Care Center locations throughout Palm Beach County. As one of the largest providers of Urgent Care services in South Florida, MD Now's staff begins administering the Seasonal Flu Vaccine to local residents."This flu season will not be a typical one," says Dr. Peter Lamelas of West Palm Beach, Florida. "We have already been seeing cases of H1N1 Swine Flu sporadically throughout the summer." Although seasonal influenza vaccine is not effective against the novel Swine Flu VIrus, the CDC recommends you get your seasonal flu shot early this year.
What Is Swine Flu H1N1, Swine Flu Epidemic, Swine Flu Pandemic
Swine Flu is a respiratory disease, caused by a tiny spheroid virus that belongs to the Influenza A virus group (known as H1N1) that is capable of infecting humans, birds and pigs. It is contagious and can be passed from one species (e.g., birds) through an intermediate animal host (e.g., pigs) to a third species (e.g., humans).
Signs and Symptoms of Swine Flu H1N1 Virus in Humans
Swine flu has brought a lot of fear all over the world. The word ‘swine flu’ has now become one of the most terrible words. The correct knowledge can help you protect against swine flu. Prevention is always better than cure. Swine flu is a type of influenza caused by H1N1 virus.
How to Beat the Swine Flu the Natural Way
Simple and Healthy Ways to Beat the Swine Flu
2009 Swine Flu Outbreak and How to Prevent Spread of Swine Flu
In Mexico in April this year, a never-before heard strain of swine flu emerge, turning ill more than a thousand Mexicans and causing the death of 68 Swine flu has spread to other parts of the world such as the US and New Zealand when affected individuals (Mexicans or tourists to Mexico), traveled to those places
Swine Flu Prevention: Information & Products from Allegro Medical
The flu is normally transmitted through the respiratory tract and spread when people come in contact with droplets of infected body fluids
The Difference Between a Cold and the Flu
The flu and the common cold are caused by different viruses, although they are both respiratory illnesses It can be difficult to tell the difference between the two because both a cold and the flu have similar flu-like symptoms
Is the Influenza Flu Vaccine For You
The flu vaccine is produced every year from the US This flu vaccine is commonly know as influenza vaccine
Mid-Season Flu Immunization Rates are Too Low
First of its kind survey cites misperceptions regarding need for vaccination and a lack of time as main reasons adults avoid getting immunized against influenza
For Kids, the Flu Can Be Severe, Even Deadly
Children's Flu Vaccination Day--December 9: Reminder to Get Kids Vaccinated
