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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.
4,331 Questions
How much is a flu shot in Walmart?
For the 2012-2013 flu season, Walmart is one of the least expensive providers of the flu vaccinations with prices of $25.
Kroger also offers them for $25. CVS is more expensive in comparison; over $30.
Is penicillian effective to treat colds and flue?
No. Penicillin is an antibiotic and does not help fight viral infections like colds or the flu. Tamiflu (an antiviral medication) may be prescribed if the flu is caught early enough.
Can diphtheria be provented like the flu?
A diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.
Will people with AIDS die because of the swine flu?
Ppl who already have a illness have a hightened risk of getting weorse then others if they get it of course. Just like with the ordinary flu. But there's no direct link between H1N1 and ppl with Aids specifically. Considering it gets to your respiratory organs ppl with asthma can also have a hightened risk.
What medical doctors are in favor of getting the H1N1 vaccine?
I believe that most doctors in the US are in favor of them. They know that the side effects and complications from these medicines are uncommon. They know that many of their patients have more risk without a vaccination than they have with getting one. The pandemic swine flu was especially hard on young children and pregnant women, to name two groups. Doctors who belong to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) agreed that they would encourage their patients who could, to get their vaccinations.
How quickly does regular flu shot work and is it too late to get one?
It takes about two weeks after the seasonal flu shot for the immunization to reach full protective ability in adults and children 10 and over. For the swine flu vaccination in 2009, they found a faster response time of approximately 8 - 10 days for adults. For children under 10, because of their immature immune systems, they need a series of two vaccinations. So they are not fully protected until approximately 3 weeks after the second vaccination. The first vaccination is given to them and then a wait of approximately a month is required before the second vaccination can be given, so a high side estimate for how fast children can achieve full immunization is 2 months. Infants under 6 months old are too young to receive flu vaccinations.
Flu shots are still encouraged in the Northern Hemisphere as late as February, but the flu season can continue into March. Adults may choose to be safe instead of sorry and get the vaccination as late as March, but usually if you haven't had it by then, you won't have the time to have a full response to the vaccination before the typical flu season dwindles, but there is still some small amount of risk. October is the typical time each season for flu shots.
What happens if Tamiflu is not refrigerated?
Augmentin must be refrigerated to maintain its efficacy. If Augmentin is left unrefrigerated it does not become dangerous to use but it may not work to cure the infection, prolonging the illness.
When should a person with a common cold consult a doctor?
chest pain, fever for more than a few days, difficulty breathing, bluish lips or fingernails, a cough that brings up greenish-yellow or grayish sputum, skin rash, swollen glands, or whitish spots on the tonsils or throat
What if flu shot was not given in the muscle?
If it were given in the subcutaneous tissue, it will not hurt, but may not be effective or as effective. Ask your health care professional if you should have a second vaccination. Another vaccination would not hurt you, either.
If it were given by any other method or administration route besides IM or SubQ, you should contact your health care professional right away for advice on whether you are fully protected now, and if the administration of the drug the wrong way would have caused any untoward effect that needs treatment (this is especially true if this was somehow given IV).
You would also want to report the medication administration error to your health care professional or pharmacist so they can take action to prevent further incorrect administrations of the vaccine by whomever gave it incorrectly, or advise you on how to report it to VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) in the US. VAERS tracks problems with vaccinations. See link below.
What could be wrong if I have a sore throat a headache body aches and a low fever around 99F?
What is wrong can't really be determined from those symptoms since they could represent different things, especially from person to person. However, they are very similar to the typical symptoms of an upper respiratory virus infection, like the common cold or influenza. It is best to contact your primary health care provider and find out if you need to make an appointment for an exam. In the meantime, get plenty of rest and drink adequate fluids to maintain hydration.
How sick is too sick to go to work or school?
This is often a really tricky call to make. You don’t want to miss important information or let work pile up in your absence, but you also don’t want to get others sick.
However, when a fever is involved, the choice is simple: Stay home. You should wait at least 24 hours after the fever’s gone before returning to the outside world. This can be especially helpful in preventing the spread of seasonal flu.
Other symptoms tend to have more wiggle room, and the choice often ends up being a complicated dance of trying to balance how important it is to be there, how contagious you are, how flexible your work or school is, and how much your symptoms would impact your quality of work.
What is the energy source of the flu virus?
The flu virus is a non-living thing, so it doesn't have its own energy source. To reproduce, it hijacks the cells of a living being, such as the upper respiratory cells of a human, and uses the energy of those cells to make more copies of itself.
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Should liver transplant patients be more worried about swine flu?
Yes, anyone with a significant underlying disease or recent surgery should be especially careful to follow the recommendations for preventing infection by the new flu virus. Transplant patients who are on immuno-suppressant medications would be especially at risk since, without preventive vaccines, it is left to the body's own immunological system to keep the flu virus from causing significant illness. People who have their immune systems suppressed are much more at risk.
Would the flu go away if everyone that had it was quarantined at the same time?
No because there are natural resevoirs for the influenza virus such as birds. Indeed, it is believed that most influenza orgininates in the far East due to the relatively close contact between people and fowl in that area of the world. Your question is a good one because were this not the case (such as with a disease like Smallpox) the virus could be eliminated.
What is the reason that the flu was spread to all continents in World War 2?
During WW2, European nations and the us - where the flu was endemic - sent troops (and supplies, etc.) to every continent but antarctica (btw there are no permanent human residents of Antarctica soo). The combination of commerce and military movement spread the flu all around the world. Commerce continues to do the same thing today with other diseases, animals, etc.
Can a person pass out from sneezing in rapid succession?
Yes, when you sneeze in rapid succession you blow off carbon dioxide (CO2). This changes the bloods Acid-base balance as measured by pH. When the CO2 is blown off rapidly the pH goes up proportionately. When the pH reaches a high value of around 7.60 or higher, the brain shuts down the consciousness of the person in order for body to begin again self regulating itself. It's a protective mechanism.
Is the birth control pill effective if you are sick and you throw it up after 15 mins?
No if you throw up the BCP it will not be effective, try again after 24 hours. If you throw up your pill more than 2 days in a row, be sure to use a condom until you have successfully taken 7 pills, in 7 days.
What antigens will be in the 2010-2011 seasonal flu vaccine?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
The flu vaccine protects against the three main flu strains that research indicates will cause the most illness during the flu season. This year's influenza vaccine contains three new influenza virus strains.
They are:
* A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like virus (the same strain as was used for 2009 H1N1 monovalent vaccines);
* A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2)-like virus;
* B/Brisbane 60/2008-like antigens.
The 2010-11 influenza vaccine can protect you from getting sick from these three viruses, or it can make your illness milder if you get a related but different influenza virus strain.
The strain of H1N1 influenza included in the 2010-2011 seasonal flu vaccine in the US is the same that caused the H1N1 Pandemic "Swine" Flu in 2009. A separate vaccination for that will not be required this year.
How do you stay home from school without being sick?
Weekends, teacher in service days.
Actually if you don't like school you should talk to your adults about getting out. There are many people who want to learn and there is no reason that people should waste tax money on those like you who would rather sit home and watch Hannah Montana.
