Cold and Influenza (Flu)
28 Articles & Excerpts
Sinus Infections Can Cause Toxic Shock Syndrome In Children
by eNotAlone.com
Sinus infections can put kids at an increased risk of developing toxic shock syndrome, report the scientists from the United States, who state that sinus infections might be responsible for more than 20 per cent of all cases of toxic shock syndrome
Flu Vaccine Doesn't Work For All Children
by eNotAlone.com
Flu vaccine can triple the risk of hospitalization for children, and especially the ones with asthma, when compared with kids who have not received the shot, according to a new study by the U.S. scientists at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Do Not Go To Work Feeling Sick - It Is Risky For Your Health
by eNotAlone.com
People who repeatedly go to work when feeling down with the flu and ill, in general, expose themselves to the risk of poor health in the long run, suggests a new research by Danish investigators.
Vitamin D Prevents Cold And Flu
by eNotAlone.com
Vitamin D appears to be important for the immune system to fight against the common cold, according to the experts from the University of Colorado Denver (UC Denver) School of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Children's Hospital Boston.
Cure For Common Cold Is On Its Way
by eNotAlone.com
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin, the University of Maryland and the J. Craig Venter Institute say that they got closer to one of medicine's elusive goals - finding a cure for the common cold, known as rhinovirus.
Humidity Kills The Flu Virus
by eNotAlone.com
A new study conducted by Oregon researchers has found that the cold and dry air is more likely to give a better chance of getting the flu. A new analysis of previous data shows a significant correlation between a complete humidity and influenza virus
Vicks VapoRub Dangerous For Infants
by eNotAlone.com
Vicks VapoRub - one of the most popular and trusted over-the-counter remedies against cough and cold for over half a century - can actually be not safe for infants and young children, according to a new study.
Less Sleep Linked To Cold And Flu
by eNotAlone.com
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, US came to the conclusion that people who sleep less than seven hours per night have a three times higher risk of catching a cold than those who shut-eye for eight hours or more.
Computers Help Plan for a Deadly New Flu
by National Institute of Health
As you stand in line waiting to roll up your sleeve for that annual flu shot, you may wonder why you need the influenza vaccine every year when other types of vaccines offer a lifetime of protection.
Preparing for the Next Deadly Flu Outbreak
by National Institute of Health
Seasonal flu, or influenza, viruses change slightly over time, allowing the virus to evade our immune systems. That's why there's a new seasonal flu shot every year: to protect you from the newest strains, or varieties, of virus.
Flu Season: Are You Ready?
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Most people probably aren't thinking about flu season in the middle of summer. But government agencies are - in fact, they work year-round to prepare for each influenza season and ensure that enough vaccine is available to protect the American public.
Understanding Sinusitis
by National Institute of Health
You're coughing and sneezing and tired and achy. You think that you might be getting a cold. Later, when the medicines you've been taking to relieve the symptoms of the common cold are not working and you've now got a terrible headache, you finally drag
Focus on the Flu
by National Institute of Health
A flu virus is roughly round, but it can also be elongated or irregularly shaped. Inside are eight segments of single-strand RNA containing the genetic instructions for making new copies of the virus.
Antiviral Drugs and Influenza
by CDC
Four antiviral medications (amantadine, rimantadine, zanamavir and oseltamivir) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of influenza. However, you will need to begin taking the medication within 2 days
Influenza and the Influenza Vaccine Facts
by CDC
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year.
Influenza (Flu) Viruses
by CDC
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious disease that is caused by the influenza virus. It attacks the respiratory tract in humans (nose, throat, and lungs). The flu is different from a cold. Influenza usually comes on suddenly and may include
Influenza (Flu) Frequently Asked Questions
by CDC
Influenza, commonly called 'the flu,' is caused by the influenza virus, which infects the respiratory tract (nose, throat, lungs). Unlike many other viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, the flu causes severe illness and life-threatening
Vaccine Shortages
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Recent vaccine shortages have frustrated parents and doctors alike. The good news is that serious shortages of several vaccines appear to be over. There are many reasons for the shortages.
Flu Season : When You Need a Doctor
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Jerry Rogers, M.D., a family physician in Moorhead, Minn., says some patients have asked him about taking an antibiotic early on, before their cold or flu symptoms get bad. But antibiotics don't help viral illnesses.
Flu Season : Flu Drugs and Symptoms
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Relenza (zanamivir) and Tamiflu (oseltamivir), both approved for use in 1999, are to treat uncomplicated cases of influenza caused by types A and B flu virus. Tamiflu also is approved for preventive use, while Relenza is approved only for treatment.
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