Amantadine to Prevent Influenza
Amantadine is a synthetic anti-viral drug. Amantadine is useful in the treatment of parkinson's syndrome. It is useful as an adjunct in patients who do not tolerate optimal doses of levodopa alone.
Natural Prevention & Treatment For The Flu: What Your Doctor May Not Know
Flu can affect 10 to 30 percent of the U.S.
Facts about Influenza Flu Medications
Influenza, also known as flu is an infectious disease that spreads through upper airways and lungs in mammals. Common symptoms of influenza found are fever, sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness, and fatigue.
Avian Influenza - Bird Flu FAQ
As more and more cases of bird flu are reported, the world faces an immediate threat of a deadly pandemic. Pandemics (Global Disease Outbreaks) are known to be like flash floods. They start abruptly, spread fast and cause a lot of damage all over the world.
Influenza- causes, symptoms and treatment
Influenza is commonly known as flu, it is an infectious disease of birds that can cause by RNA viruses. It is a contagious respiratory illness that is caused by influenza virus. Actually it is a viral infection that affects throat, nose, bronchi and in some cases it also affects lungs.
Ekomed's Botanical Immunomodulator Proves Effective for Seasonal Flu Treatment
Ekomed LLC, a developer and manufacturer of herbal medicines, has concluded a clinical study of phyto-pharmaceutical Dzherelo (Immunoxel) for the seasonal flu indication.
H5N1 Virus Replikin Gene Counts Indicate a New More Virulent Influenza Cycle Has Begun
Replikins Ltd. has found that H5N1 virus replikin peak gene counts in 2007 in Hong Kong, Russia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Israel indicate that a new replikin cycle has begun. The mean replikin count exceeded the maximum of the previous cycle identified by the company. Although several conditions are required to produce a pandemic, the increase in replikin count, a feature of each of the last three pandemics, is now in the range of the increase seen in the 1918 H1N1 pandemic.
What to do About the Flu - Dr's Top 10 Tips For Flu Prevention
With the flu season fast approaching it's important that you do what you can to avoid it - especially if you are within an at risk category based on your age or general health One thing alone will not be enough - for example you can't expect a flu shot by itself to keep you immune
Lethal Human H5N1 Influenza Virus Replikin Gene Still Upregulated
Replikins, Ltd. today announced its latest findings regarding the virus replikin count in human H5N1 influenza virus. The company's software-driven analysis has found that the prevalence of these sequences has remained high in Indonesia; in addition, higher counts now have been found in China. These statistics reflect an "upregulation" of this gene which has been linked to the lethality of influenza viruses. When factored in with previous findings, this suggests that the H5N1 outbreak in Indonesia is not over and that the next country to show an increase in human cases and mortality rate will be China.
Avian Flu Talk: Suspected Bird Flu Patients Continue to Rise
The most recent reports in Indonesia indicate that the number of suspected cases is still increasing, but the Public Health Ministry has been slow to confirm these reports.
Symptoms of Influenza Flu
Influenza flu is very common during the time of seasonal flu and brings a situation whereby one suffers from fever, chills, muscle pain, body aches, fatigue or headache. Some of the symptoms that remain unnoticed during the initial period may include dry cough, running nose and sore throat.
Earlier Initiation of Tamiflu® Treatment Improves Clinical Benefits for Children with Influenza
New data show benefits of early treatment with Tamiflu in reducing influenza Illness duration, symptom severity & secondary complications --Treatment initiated within 24 hours of symptom onset provides clinically meaningful improvements, compared with treatment initiated within 24 - 48 hours -- Tamiflu, the leading prescription antiviral flu medication, is indicated for the prevention and treatment of influenza types A and B in patients one year and older.
The Avian Influenza Virus
Avian Influenza: A Great Concern - Avian influenza first occurred in Italy, but has spread around the world. It is an infectious disease caused by strains of the influenza virus.
Influenza: Easy Steps to Tackle Flu or Grippe
IDENTIFYING INFLUENZA
Tamiflu for Flu Prevention and Treatment
Tamiflu flu medicine is the first choice of doctors. It is approved for prevention and treatment of influenza in adults as well as in children aged 1 year and older.
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Family, Friends, Fun, Flu - Which of These Words Doesn't Belong? CDC Offers Steps to Keep the Flu Out of Your Child's Life
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 1, 2008 -- As a parent, you have a good idea of the things that belong in your child's life, and it's a safe bet that flu isn't one of them. Sadly, many children don't get the protection they could from the flu.
But flu takes a big toll on children. About 100 children die from the flu each year in the United States, while 20,000 children younger than 5 are hospitalized from the flu. And during a bad flu season, as many as 1 in 5 kids may have to go to the doctor, visit the ER or other urgent care center for treatment from the flu.
Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov) (CDC) say that a few simple steps can go a long way toward keeping flu out of your child's life.
First, get yourself and your loved ones vaccinated. There's plenty of flu vaccine this year. The flu vaccine protects against three flu viruses and can also cross-protect against other flu viruses, too.
Second, everyday actions can help stop the spread of germs. Encourage your kids to cover their coughs or sneezes and wash their hands often. Also, keep your kids home from school when they are sick, and avoid having them in close contact with sick people who could spread germs to them.
You should also be on the look-out for flu-like symptoms, including a high fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose and muscle aches.
And if you or your child get sick with flu-like symptoms, keep in mind that there are prescription drugs to treat the flu called "antivirals." Antiviral drugs can reduce symptoms and shorten the time of illness and they can prevent serious flu complications, too. But antivirals should be started within 48 hours of getting sick and must be prescribed by a health care provider.
So take steps to keep the flu out of your child's life, because some experiences in life - like flu - are better avoided.
CDC Says Take 3 This Flu Season (http://www.cdc.gov/flu/)
1. Take time to get a flu vaccine.
2. Take everyday preventive actions.
3. Take antiviral drugs if your doctor says to.
To learn when or where to get a flu vaccine, contact your doctor or local health department. For more information, call CDC at 1-800-CDC-INFO or visit www.cdc.gov/flu.
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