0
Cold and Flu
Questions and answers about the "Common Cold"; symptoms in the upper respiratory tract like sneezing, scratchy throat, and runny nose, but adults don't typically have fevers. Colds are usually caused by the rhinovirus (up to 40% of colds), or Coronaviruses (about 20%), but there are more than 200 viruses that can cause the common cold. Also questions about the seasonal flu, also called "regular flu", caused mostly by Type A and Type B Influenza viruses. Flu starts with similar symptoms as a cold only it hits faster and harder and usually includes fever in adults. Although the "stomach flu" is a common term, it is not a real diagnosis. The proper medical term for stomach flu is gastroenteritis (an intestinal disease, sometimes viral but also bacterial), it is often mistaken for influenza because the flu can sometimes include vomiting and diarrhea.
4,331 Questions
by fleas and flus it can be passed down to any human
What schools in Texas have shut down for swine flu?
The spread of H1N1/09 in Texas is slowing as of March 2010, and schools have done a good job of educating parents about not sending children to school if they are sick. Therefore, no school closings have been necessary of late.
Has trinity school been closed because of swine flu outbreak?
Yes. Their final exams were canceled with the exception of major papers. No - School was not closed! Final exams were closed but school is open - the rationale is that sick students would come in to take exams and infect others! The Lower School has no final exams: business as usual, 5th & 6th grade have no final exams: also on as usual.
Does the H1N1 vaccine contain Mercury?
It depends in what form the vaccine is given. If it is FluMist (through the nose) or a single-dose pre-filled syringe, then it does not contain thermisol (mercury). If it a multiple dose vaccine, then it contains therimosol to help preserve the vaccine. The FDA has suspended the limits of mercury in the H1N1 vaccine, which means the multiple dose vaccine may contain amounts of mercury higher than the FDA has previously allowed.
How do you make H1N1 Swine Flu project?
Ok well if its a SCIENCE paper ...Make a sheet like I did with MY class.
( 1. Swine flu spreds by...) EXAMPLE
Or make a PRETEND human body when its sick wth H1N1
What is a vaccine that contains live weakened pathogens?
They are called live attenuated vaccines. Attenuated means weakened. The nasal mist flu vaccine is an example of a live attenuated vaccine. The vaccines for flu that are injected are made from pieces of viruses or "dead" viruses. See the related question below for more information on these two types of vaccines.
Does drinking 7 Up help you get rid of a cold?
No, it doesnt because it contained gas in it, which is not good for you when you are cold.
What is used to diagnose bird flu?
.laboratory testing is needed to diagnose avian influenza.Test methods include a viral culture that analyses a blood sample and swabbings of the nose or throat. Other testing examines respiratory secretions.
Can pigs catch swine flu by kissing humans?
The same as people, if pigs have the flu they can give it to other pigs, and sometimes (rarely) to people or other animals in close proximity. It is not hard to tell that the pigs are sick, just like people, when they have the flu they look ill. They have fevers and feel rotten, you can see that in their behavior. They cough, sneeze, and have runny noses. Stay away from them by at least ten feet, if possible. Wash your hands and use all the other precautions that you should to prevent catching the flu. See related question below.
by drinking warm water or if you have a cough you can suck on a lime. because limes are stronger then lemons so it works faster.
What to do when a child drinks rubbing alcohol?
personally I would call 911, but short of that call poison control at 1-800-222-1222
How do you treat 'Bieber Fever'?
If you have Bieber Fever you should try sending him a letter. Be prepared to wait; Justin is a busy guy. I f you do get an answer share it with the world! Try Youtube, Twitter or the newspaper ! I myself have Bieber Fever. Justin is so amazing sometimes I think that if I'm not with him I'll freak out! If you still have the fever try going to a concert.
I know i have beiber fever!
Is it harmful for a 4 year old to receive the flu shot twice?
No. 10 years of age and younger are supposed to get it twice.
11 and older only get is once.
BTW: this is for swine flu
Ask docter about regular flu
heya! you no, that is really hard question 2 answer. it really does depend. well, they're giving out vaccinations soon, so i suggest u go and get 1.
when school started, i was off 4 a week. i thought i had swine flu, i had all the symptoms and everything 2, but u can never really be sure. i mean, i had never ever in my life been that ill before.
i'm pretty sure you'll b safe 2 go "outside" and hang out with other people and stuff, coz, let's face it, the whole nation r all going 2 get it at sum point.
hope you feel better and get well soon!
luv, ella.lovella xx
What should you do if you are diabetic and have a fever and why?
i know this because i am diabetic u should keep an eye on it but if it continues for more than 3 days go to the doctor because u could be very sick and it could effect ur bloodsugar
Will a flu shot help once you have been exposed to the flu?
It won't prevent that particular exposure from resulting in infection, but if the exposure was to a different type of flu virus than the types of flu the vaccine was made to prevent, then you will still have protection to the other type(s) by getting the shot.
In healthy adults, the flu shot typically takes 2 weeks after injection to provide antibody protection against the flu, this is longer than the typical duration of most symptoms of the flu, so your body will likely have a stronger (and quicker) response to the full strength virus in the wild to which you were exposed and that will help before the shot can. It sure won't hurt and since you will likely not have a lab confirmation of the type of flu to which you were exposed, getting the flu shot is still important in case they are different types of flu viruses in the shot and in the exposure.
The shot will not act to reduce the symptoms or duration of the flu from the environmental exposure like an anti-viral medicine might. Consult with your doctor or the pharmacist for advice on whether you might benefit from anti-viral medicines and for advice on whether the flu vaccination is still needed since you have had wild exposure (they may be able to determine if the type of flu in the shot is the same or different from the type to which you were exposed and offer some opinions on the continued need for the vaccine). Likely they will still recommend that you get the vaccine, however.
negative assosiation
Is the common cold the same as the flu?
No they are caused by two different viruses and the symptoms are slightly different. See more in the related questions below.
Can you get the flu by drinking after others that have it?
Yes. The flu virus enters your body mostly through your mouth, nose, and eyes where there is mucous tissue. If you put your mouth on a glass a sick person used, you will very likely get their germs, including the flu if they have it.
The early stages of a head cold How do you stop full development occurring?
If it's meant to be - it will be. There are a few things that you can do to reduce the duration and severity, however. Vitamin C, Vitamin C, Vitamin C! Start pumping that good old vitamin into your system at the first sign of a cold. Vitamin C will boost your immune system and help to fight off the cold much faster and easier. Sleep! AT LEAST 8 hours a day - more if you can manage it. Colds are fought best when your body is at rest. Healthy, green foods. The more nutritionally sound and wholsome foods the better! Vitamins and minerals pack a whallop. Drink water. Alot. Flush out your systems. And finally, try an OTC product like ZYCAM. It's a nasal swab, used 2x daily that is proven to reduce the duration of the common cold. GOODLUCK!
Does swine flu have anything to do with pigs at all?
Yes, a part of it was from pigs, and birds and humans...
Should herpes patients get the flu vaccine during an outbreak?
During a flu outbreak, it is recommended that a person with herpes get immunized against the flu. By being immunized against the flu, the person with herpes can possibly avoid having a herpes simplex outbreak due to the stress on the body brought on by the flu.
