Flu
November 20, 2009 | Flu | 0 comments
Flu is a viral disease which can easily spread like an epidemic as it is infectious and the virus can spread in any form of contact with the infected person especially in crowded areas.
It is more dangerous because the infected person is liable to pass on the virus to other people even after being cured, because they carry the virus for three to four days and can unknowingly pass it on to healthy people who come in contact with them.
November 20, 2009 | Flu | 0 comments
The flu shot is for prevention against the flu virus that can spread like an epidemic every year, which normally starts from the month of October or November and continues up to May. The vaccination should be taken as soon as it is available so that the immune system of the body can develop total immunity against the onslaught of the flu virus.
The center for disease control always advertises that people should take the flu shot for prevention against...
November 20, 2009 | Flu | 0 comments
Flu or influenza is a viral disease which can easily turn into an epidemic as it is easily spread through direct or indirect contact. To control the epidemic situation and to protect people from contacting influenza, vaccines have been developed which can be taken as a nasal spray or in the form of injection which is called the flu shot.
The disease control center mostly advises people that they should take the flu shot so that they can be saved...
November 20, 2009 | Flu | 0 comments
Flu is a mostly a seasonal disease which is caused by the virus that infects the body and the person suffers from fever, blocked nose, sore throat and muscle pain in the entire body. This disease is also known as influenza which can become an epidemic very easily as it is infectious.
This virus can spread from direct contact with the person who is suffering from flu or through indirect contact by touching the items that has been used by the person...
November 20, 2009 | Flu | 0 comments
Every kind of disease whether it is caused by bacteria or a virus is always accompanied by some symptoms which make it easy for the doctor to identify the disease and prescribe the adequate medicine so that the patient can get quick relief. In the same manner there are some common symptoms of flu or influenza which though similar to the common cold can be differentiated, as the symptoms of a common cold are not as long-lasting as flu symptoms. Mostly...
November 20, 2009 | Flu | 0 comments
Stomach flu is not caused by the virus that commonly causes flu or influenza but it is a kind of stomach upset which is called gastroenteritis. So stomach flu is not flu but a stomach ailment which is caused by a virus or bacteria that reaches the stomach through food or water.
Gastroenteritis can also be contacted from a person who is suffering from this disease. Mostly this problem arises due to food poisoning which can be caused by eating any...
November 19, 2009 | Flu | 0 comments
Every person falls sick at some time but the main season that affects most people is the winter season when the changing climatic conditions lead to many kinds of problems especially in the children, older people and the people who are weak due to some health problems.
The most common disease that affects people in the starting phase of the winter season is a common cold and flu as the viruses of these ailments become active in this season. The...
November 19, 2009 | Flu | 0 comments
Bird flu is also known as avian flu which is commonly found in birds but still the mutation of the bird flu virus is generally not transmitted from one person to another, but in some cases has and when it does becomes fatal.
These influenza viruses have natural occurrence in birds as they are mostly found in wild birds that do not suffer from the problems of the disease but can easily transmit it to the domestic birds like ducks, chickens, hens and...
November 19, 2009 | Flu | 0 comments
Flu is a kind of viral fever which is also known as influenza. It is an infectious disease which is commonly found in humans. This disease mostly affects the lungs especially the upper airways. This disease is caused by RNA germ which is also known as the flu virus.
There is a difference between influenza, stomach flu and common cold as they are not only caused by different viruses but stomach flu is in fact gastroenteritis which is also known as...