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"Hong Kong Flu" was a strain of H3N2 influenza virus and was an epidemic in 1968-1969 that was the first known outbreak of H3N2 at the time. It began in Hong Kong but spread internationally and killed approximately 1 million people worldwide. There are still other strains of H3N2 circulating under other names today.
Hong Kong Flu is often confused with the current H5N1, Avian "bird" flu, and the symptoms are the same, except Hong Kong flu was much less deadly than Avian flu is in humans.
The symptoms of Hong Kong flu were those of most any influenza infection: high fever, joint pain, muscle aches, fatigue, malaise, runny nose, and severe cough. In addition, a common symptom was eye irritation and redness
(aka conjunctivitis). The eye irritation symptom is also in common with the Avian flu, and that is partly why they get confused with each other. Also, Hong Kong flu was sometimes spread by birds, as can be the Avian flu, but Hong Kong flu spread very easily and quickly, more like the H1N1/09 Swine Flu and unlike the Avian flu, which, thankfully (since approximately 50 - 60 % of those infected with "bird flu" die), it did not spread from human to human easily at all.
Other strains of H3N2 influenza virus still circulate today, one strain is known as the Fujian Flu from an outbreak in that area more recent than the Hong Kong Flu. It is also known as "Perth-like" flu and many of the seasonal flu vaccines over recent years have included a strain of H3N2 Perth-like virus.
The H3N2 Perth-like influenza virus is one of the three types of flu in the vaccines for the 2011-2012 Flu season in the Northern Hemisphere.
What else can I help you with?
Is there a cure for the flu?
Yes, there is no cure for the flu, but antiviral medications can help reduce symptoms and duration of illness.
Does steaming help with the flu symptoms?
Steaming can help relieve flu symptoms like congestion and sore throat by loosening mucus and soothing the throat. However, it does not cure the flu itself.
How would flu medications work if you got the flu?
Flu medication relieves some of the symptoms of the flu, such as runny nose, coughing, fever, aches and pains, and congestion. There is no cure for the flu, but you can get a vaccine every year to help you avoid getting the virus.
How effective is steaming as a remedy for flu symptoms?
Steaming can help relieve some flu symptoms like congestion and sinus pressure by loosening mucus and opening up airways. However, it is not a cure for the flu and should be used in conjunction with other treatments like rest and hydration.
What is the only cure for the common cold and the flu?
The only cure for the common cold and the flu is time and rest. There are no specific medications that can cure these illnesses, but symptoms can be managed with over-the-counter remedies. It is important to stay hydrated, get plenty of rest, and allow your body to fight off the infection naturally.
Is it good for you to smell skunk odor?
deep breathing skunk can cure a common cold and other flu-like symptoms.
Are there any vaccines to cure Swine Flu?
No. There are vaccines for swine flu, but they do not cure it. They prevent it before you get sick from it because the vaccines will make you immune. Once you have it, there is no cure. There are medicines that can make you feel better and there are medicines that will make the symptoms less harsh and the duration shorter, but no cures yet. Get the vaccination if you have not yet when the next flu season is about to start in the fall (in the US).
You have the flu what can you do?
depends what flu but anyway cure it
How do you cure fighting cocks flu?
If you want to cure the fighting cocks flu, you are need to get an antibiotic. This flu is common in the Philippines.
A patient with influenza should be placed on?
There is no cure for the flu. You can take a shot prior which may prevent or medicate the symptoms only.
Are there natural alternatives to treating flu?
There is no exact cure for the flu; usually it takes lots of time to get over it. Some options for treating flu symptoms are to get lots of rest, up your intake of vitamin C, take hot baths, and to eat a healthier diet.
Why does Swine Flu have no medicine?
The flu is caused by viruses and they can not be killed by medicines like bacteria can when you take antibiotics for an infection. Viruses are not living organisms and, therefore, are not affected by the things that kill living bacteria. A new flu vaccine was developed for the swine flu during the pandemic of 2009 and for the last several years this vaccine has been included in the seasonal flu vaccinations. It will help to prevent infection by this virus but will not cure it once you have the flu. Treatment for the flu includes OTC remedies for the symptoms of sore throat, cough, fever, etc. and use of the antiviral drugs for flu which do not cure, but will lessen the duration and severity of symptoms if taken within 48 hrs of the first signs of the flu. See the related questions below for more information on treatment of swine flu.
