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What else can I help you with?
Why do antibiotics have an effect on Swine Flu?
They do not have an effect on swine flu, but can be helpful if a secondary bacterial infection occurs with the flu or after the flu. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses. The flu is caused by viruses. Antibiotics are for treating infections by bacteria, not for treating infections by viruses.
Is sinus pressure an effect from the flu shot?
No it is not.
If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer and i get the flu how does it effect you?
It won't really effect u
Is vomiting a side effect of Flu Mist?
Yes. It says so on the CDC website. http://www.cdc.gov/FLU/about/qa/nasalspray.htm
Why are viruses infamous and deadly on earth?
HIV is one of them. Some strains of Flu, like Bird Flu and Spanish Flu. And...uhh... I dont know anymore. =S
What is wrong with people taking antibiotics to help the flu?
Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections. The flu is a virus. Thus it has no effect against it.
Can you pass flu on if you have been in contact with an infected person but you feel fine?
it is possible because the effect of a flu does not kick in straight away it could take weeks
Why don't doctors prescribe antibiotics if you have the flu?
antibiotics can be powerful.
Where could you get the flu?
You can get it any place where people are, and sometimes where certain animals are (such as birds with Avian "bird" flu). It would be possible but unlikely that the flu would be with people in space since they are so well evaluated before leaving the earth, but other than that, where there are people, there can be flu viruses.
What does it mean if you have a red ring where the flu shot was given?
A local reaction to the flu shot, like redness or a lump, is the most common side effect. It has no special meaning or clinical significance.
How did Avian Flu affect human society in the 21st century?
When avian flu was first discovered in the human population, the immediate response was to restrict travel It had an effect on trade and commerce due to restrictions to help contain the flu. This resulted in a negative impact on the economy.
Tami flu is enough to treat H1N1 with no antibiotic?
H1N1 or Swine flu is a virus. Antibiotics will have NO effect whatsoever on a viral infection. Tamiflu should reduce the time you have symptoms by two days.
