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Influenza or “flu” is a respiratory illness that is brought on by the influenza viruses. Every year in the US according to the Center for Disease Control somewhere between 5-20% of the population will contract the flu. More than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu related complications, and more than 30,000 die each year from the flu and its related complications. The effects of the flu vary from individual to individual and may run from mild to severe. Flu treatment involves ingestion of plenty of fluids and foods with immunity-building properties, vitamin C, and lots of rest and sleep. The bulk of the flu symptoms reported in 2009 have been from the H1N1 or Swine flu virus. The best prevention for the flu is to obtain a flu vaccine prior to the start of the flu season.

The Wall Street Journal hosts a blog on the Swine Flu in the US and Mexico with up to date information on vaccines, spread of the illness and medical alerts.

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  • How resilient was tourism in 2009?


    eTurboNews - Travel and Tourism Industry NewsAuthority Authority: 528
    The tourism industry worldwide began 2009 well prepared for a bumpy ride. The days of confused and panicked reactions to risk and crises are gradually fading into the past. read more
    7 hours ago
  • New year, new beginnings?


    eTurboNews - Travel and Tourism Industry NewsAuthority Authority: 528
    The dawn of a new year almost always means hopes for a better year than the year that has just passed. read more
    7 hours ago
  • New Remedies for Swine Flu


    Find Me A CureAuthority Authority: 136
    Honeybee venom and vitamin C may protect you against swine flu , suggest Indian researchers. ………………… Have no access to the H1N1 flu vaccine because of its being produced by a handful of global pharmaceutical biggies? Not to worry. Try honeybee venom or a good amount of vitamin C. That’s the word ...
    7 hours ago
  • Things to Retire in ‘09


    Broke-Ass Stuart's Goddamn WebsiteAuthority Authority: 534
    I had promised myself I wasn’t going to do an end of the year list, but sometimes it’s important to acknowledge our low points in culture so that we may never repeat them again. 2009 had a lot of highs and lows, and of course Twitter and other social media networks perpetuated trends and stories like wildfire. How ...
    11 hours ago
  • Five medical advances that could change our lives


    Dear Miriam - Mirror.co.ukAuthority Authority: 140
    All around the world, scientists are relentlessly pushing forward in their quest to conquer common diseases. And even if their advances dont benefit us right now, they promise to make life better for our children and grandchildren. Here are five exciting developments for 2010... 1. BRAIN SCANNER TO DETECT LIFE IN ...
    11 hours ago
  • Facebook "memology" report reveals non-travel bias?


    GadlingAuthority Authority: 699
    Filed under: Internet Tools Facebook has released its trend analysis of the top words appearing in status updates in 2009 . Unlike the Twitter worldview, which had some terms that could be seen as travel-related , Facebook users appear to have spent more time at home. Sure, theres the obligatory H1N1 mention, ...
    12 hours ago
  • The Health Lessons of 2009


    Fresh LivingAuthority Authority: 524
    Swine flu and health care and loss...oh my! In retrospect, 2009 sounds pretty dismal, especially when we look back it through the lens of health.  Lets take inventory, shall we?  Pandemic disease confused and sickened up.  Toxic chemicals and bacteria threatened and poisoned us.  A national political debate ...
    12 hours ago
  • Solving Swine Flu By Using Silver Sol


    SmartHealthForLife.comAuthority Authority: 169
    In our world at this time Solving Swine Flu Quickly and Easily is one of the uppermost thoughts on our minds. Learning about Silver Sol, and the exciting benefits obtained from silver has given pause to to these concerns. Silver, in many diverse shapes, has been utilized all through the ages to assist mankind to ...
    14 hours ago
  • WHO and UNICEF launched new plans to tackle the two biggest child killers: pneumonia and diarrhoea


    SALUTE DOMANI ? IL PORTALE DEL BENESSEREAuthority Authority: 148
    In 2009, the emergence of the new H1N1 influenza virus saw the world brace itself for the first influenza pandemic since 1968. This was with the backdrop of the global financial crisis, that could negatively impact spending on health. Yet 2009 also saw H1N1 vaccines becoming available, global responses under way to ...
    14 hours ago
  • First News’ Issue 185 ~ Paper Boy Complaint


    AuthspotAuthority Authority: 520
    I am a young writer and this is my first article ~ I was reading the First News’s issue 185 in my school library, I usually read this paper regularly and enjoy seeing the Paper Boy near the back of the newspaper. When I saw that they were joking about the swine flu situation I was frustrated that they are able to do ...
    18 hours ago
  • Achieving a Flu Pandemic Solution Using Silver Sol


    SmartHealthForLife.comAuthority Authority: 169
    In our world at this time Finding the Flu Pandemic Solution easily is one of the uppermost thoughts on our minds. Learning about Silver Sol, and the exciting benefits obtained from silver has given pause to to these concerns. Silver, in many numerous shapes, has been utilized all through the ages to assist ...
    18 hours ago
  • Fighting terrorism: False positives vs false negatives


    BlogsAuthority Authority: 161
    Every time there is a terrorist incident (or an attempted terrorist incident) in the United States, supporters and critics of more intrusive security measures engage in a form of intellectual dishonesty. Those who advocate greater security measures argue that they can carry out those measures without harming ...
    18 hours ago
  • Year in review: H1N1 swine flu, mammography, health care and the octomom are 4 of the top health stories. Name the 5th.


    EmpowHer.com - Site Activity FeedAuthority Authority: 530
    Who can forget the moment they learned that the mother pregnant with octuplets was single and had six more kids at home, all very young? Or the moment when they learned that despite years of passionate and thoughtful Poll:  What was the biggest health story of 2009? ...
    18 hours ago
  • The Weekly Ten: 2009 in the News


    College CandyAuthority Authority: 664
    Every week I make a list. Not a grocery list or a to-do list…or that list, because I don’t really do groceries (there is a reason why they deliver pizza) and to-do lists are totally not my scene (if such a scene even exists) and, unfortunately, I haven’t added to that list in quite awhile. No, this list is ...
    19 hours ago
  • A ( H1N1) flu vaccines expected to be delivered tonight


    GozoNews.ComAuthority Authority: 148
    The Parliamentary Secretariat for the Elderly and Community Care has announced that the first delivery of the swine flu vaccine A(H1N1) is expected tonight. This delivery will contain 100,000 vaccine that will be taken immediately to the Government Medical Stores. From tomorrow the vaccination process will begin for ...
    19 hours ago
  • Flu top Canadian story of 2009


    Toronto Star | TheStar.comAuthority Authority: 871
    An influenza virus that scientists believe migrated from pigs to people before touching off a global pandemic was the runaway selection for the top Canadian news story of 2009.
    1 day ago
  • Student dies of swine flu in Gauhati Medical College


    UwidoNews - Submitted newsAuthority Authority: 172
    A 23-year-old student has become the first swine flu victim in the state, dying of acute respiratory problem at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital here in the wee hours today.
    1 day ago
  • Still feelin fluy


    Following HimAuthority Authority: 126
    Beth asked me how I was recovering from the flu and honestly...it has kicked me through and through. My asthma has kicked into gear (not the best timing) and I have been hacking and coughing away. I was put on steroids (prednisone) and they are not the most helpful sleep agents around. Breathing treatments are being ...
    1 day ago
  • Park Jung Ah recovers from swine flu


    allkpopAuthority Authority: 569
    Many were worried to hear about Park Jung Ah collapsing, but you wont have to worry anymore. Park Jung Ah has recovered and will attend all year-end ceremonies. Jewelrys company, Star Empire said, "Park Jung Ahs condition has improved significantly. After she leaves the hospital though, she will have to rest ...
    1 day ago
  • 2009 ends with no collapse - be prepared for the predictable and the unpredictable


    Survival Food - Freeze Dried & MREAuthority Authority: 91
    Food preparedness is the logical choice when confronted with real tangible risks. Why would anyone spend all their resources to prepare for high impact low probability events, while neglecting local significant probability and high impact preparedness? Live in an seismically active area - be prepared for ...
    1 day ago

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