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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.
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Avoid direct contact with people (like shaking hands); carry waterless hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol and use it when you are not near a sink after you touch tables, chairs, surfaces, doorknobs, lockers, and equipment that others have touched; try to stay six feet away from anyone who is coughing or sneezing; and don't touch your face, mouth, nose or eyes. See the related questions below for more information about preventing A-H1N1/09 Virus (swine flu).
Is it ever too cold outside to have a fire in an indoor fireplace?
Absolutely. If the temperature is BELOW 30 degrees F, you run the strong risk of burning your house down. I repeat, DO NOT use your indoor fireplace if it is colder than 30 degrees.
As a former firefighter that inspected chimneys; wood stoves; etc., fireplaces have been around a very long time in all types of weather and temperatures. The best way to use a cold chimney is to heat it slowly with a small fire. Cold chimneys will crack when heated too quickly. This is extremely dangerous. First and most important, have the chimney and fireplace checked by a professional before each season every year. Fireplaces are not very heat efficient. When not in use they bring in the cold.
What is the incubation period of the norovirus?
Depends on your immune system...could be 48 to 72 hours or seven to ten days...immune system would also determine length of time that virus stays with you This is true even with other food born viruses..some people get alot of symptoms others don't. The immune syste has it's own way of dealing with invaders Off the Medical Web: Incubation Period The incubation period usually is between 24-48 hours after consumption of affected food or water; and the disease lasts anywhere between 24-60 hours.
Can you get a flu shot while taking Keppra?
According to the vaccine manufacturers, there is no drug interaction between the flu vaccine and other medications. If you take immuno-suppressant medications, check with your physician before the vaccine for advice on the type of vaccine you should use (i.e., live attenuated vaccine or inactivated vaccine).
Keppra is an anticonvulsant, if you have uncontrolled seizures while still taking the drug, you should contact your health care professional for advice about vaccines.
Can sub zero temperatures cure a cold or flu?
No. Cold and flu viruses are unaffected by cold or even freezing temperatures.
Do they give the live virus flu shot to babies?
No. For the flu vaccines, there are no live injected (flu shot/jab) vaccines. All injected flu vaccines are made with inactivated virus particles. The MedImmune flu mist is the only type that includes LAIV (live attenuated influenza virus). It is sprayed into the nose as an intranasal form of immunization. The mist is weakened (attenuated) significantly so that it will not give an otherwise healthy person the flu. It is only approved for those aged 2 - 49 who are healthy.
Babies can be injected with the inactivated vaccines once they are 6 months old. Prior to that, babies are not able to be vaccinated for the flu since they have immature immune systems and must rely on mom's milk for antibodies to protect them or they may have benefited from her antibodies for the flu that were in her blood while they were developing in the womb. Babies under 6 months old are also reliant on those around them to have their flu vaccinations so they do not bring the infection home to the baby.
Can id get flu shot while taking humira?
WAS TOLD NOT TO GET AN ACTIVE VIRUS VACCINE OF ANY TYPE BY A HUMIRA AMBASSADOR ,
Why do surgical masks have a blue side and white side?
There are 2 sides of surgical mask and the white color side contains filter. The corrective ways of use are: If we have flu/infection, the white side should attach to our face (the color side faces out) to filter the micro-organism not to spread them out to others If we are not ill, the white side should face out to protect micro-organism from environment to come to contact with us
Is glandular fever contagious?
Ah, glandular fever, also known as infectious mononucleosis, is indeed contagious. It spreads through saliva, so it's important to avoid sharing utensils, drinks, or kissing someone with the infection to prevent its transmission. Remember, rest, stay hydrated, and consult a healthcare professional for guidance on managing the symptoms and preventing its spread.
Yes, cold medicine does expire. There should be an expiration date on the packaging someplace. If you cannot find the expiration date and do not know how long you have had the medication, it would be best to discard it.
How was the Spanish Flu stopped?
In the world wide Spanish flu pandemic of 1918, Physicians tried everything they knew, everything they had ever heard of, from the ancient art of bleeding patients, to administering oxygen, to developing new vaccines and sera (chiefly against what we now call Hemophilus influenzae-a name derived from the fact that it was originally considered the etiological agent-and several types of pneumococci). Only one therapeutic measure, transfusing blood from recovered patients to new victims, showed any hint of success.
So, basically, it ran the course and died out.
Can the flu virus live on hard surfaces?
Yes, it is usually said to live up to 48 hours on surfaces, but there are varied times given. See the related question below for more information about the suggested time frames.
Who cares what's causing it, call your doctor immediately. Black vomit is not a good sign, and a fever that high is downright dangerous.
If you can't get in touch with your pediatrician, take her to the emergency room.
Which country does not have influenza?
Influenza is everywhere there are people and other species that are susceptible to the flu. If this is referring specifically to the H1N1/09 swine flu in 2009 during the pandemic, it did eventually spread to every continent and every country in the world.
Which of these could be successfully treated with antibiotics common cold influenza hiv strep troat?
Strep throat.
Can you take Percocet for a common cold?
i just tried took the edge off the congestion headache and sore throat, combo with sudafed and im feeling better
Can you use Bactrim DS for a sore throat?
Bacrtrim DS can be used for sore throat. But this should be avoided. This drug may cause very severe allergic reactions, very commonly and is not as effective for step throat like penicillin.
What is the most likely way in which flu is spread from one person to another?
Breathing in droplets and sneezing/ coughing.x
How contagious is the 24 hour flu?
very, i work at a resteurante, didnt touch nobody and still got it
Can you have excessive diarrhea and flu-like symptoms if you are pregnant?
Flu like symptoms yes, excessive diarrhea however, is not usually a symptom of pregnancy, however it is a symptom of more than one STD. ---Answer--- I have exactly the same but it is too early to test so I am waiting. I have diarrhea and flu-like symptoms and also frequent urination, high BBT, nausea, late period. I am waiting to find out. Really not happy with blood taken from me so I will wait few more days and do the HP test .
Have more people died or lived from swine flu?
Many more have lived than died. In the US it is estimated that over a million people have now had the Novel H1N1 flu, with only 775 fatal cases out of those.
