Flu
Are you so achy that you can hardly move? Maybe it's the flu. Look up signs and symptoms, possible treatments and what to do when you have the flu, all right here!
What to Expect From H1N1 Swine Flu Testing
Many people who develop flu symptoms wonder if they need testing for H1N1 swine flu. Whether or not you will actually be tested for H1N1 swine flu depends on your situation and where you are diagnosed.
Many people who develop flu symptoms wonder if they need testing for H1N1 swine flu. Whether or not you will actually be tested for H1N1 swine flu depends on your situation and where you are diagnosed.
A Day by Day Look at H1N1 Swine Flu
Want to know what H1N1 swine flu is like on a day by day basis? Find out what to expect if you get H1N1 swine flu and what you should do about it. You'll get tips on treatment options, symptoms to watch for and when you need to call your doctor.
Want to know what H1N1 swine flu is like on a day by day basis? Find out what to expect if you get H1N1 swine flu and what you should do about it. You'll get tips on treatment options, symptoms to watch for and when you need to call your doctor.
H1N1 Swine Flu High-Risk Populations
Certain groups of people are considered at high risk for complications from H1N1 swine flu. Find out who is at high risk for H1N1 swine flu and why it differs from those at high risk of seasonal flu.
Certain groups of people are considered at high risk for complications from H1N1 swine flu. Find out who is at high risk for H1N1 swine flu and why it differs from those at high risk of seasonal flu.
Why H1N1 Is (and Isn't) Swine Flu
H1N1 flu caused a pandemic starting in April of 2009 and was initially known as "swine flu." Find out more about how H1N1 got the name swine flu and why it's not really accurate.
H1N1 flu caused a pandemic starting in April of 2009 and was initially known as "swine flu." Find out more about how H1N1 got the name swine flu and why it's not really accurate.
Planning for Swine Flu in Schools
The H1N1 swine flu pandemic raised a lot of questions about how prepared schools were to handle such an outbreak of an infectious disease in the Spring of 2009. Learn how schools can prepare for the swine flu pandemic and what they will do to keep your child safe. Also get tips about what you can do to prevent swine flu while your child is at school.
The H1N1 swine flu pandemic raised a lot of questions about how prepared schools were to handle such an outbreak of an infectious disease in the Spring of 2009. Learn how schools can prepare for the swine flu pandemic and what they will do to keep your child safe. Also get tips about what you can do to prevent swine flu while your child is at school.
Your Complete Guide to Swine Flu
The H1N1 swine flu has become the 21st century's first pandemic and the first one the world has seen in over 40 years. The swine flu has many characteristics that make it unlike the typical seasonal flu and it appears to spread relatively quickly from human to human. Whether it will be severe and claim many lives remains to be seen. This complete guide to the swine flu will help you prepare yourself and your family for the flu pandemic.
The H1N1 swine flu has become the 21st century's first pandemic and the first one the world has seen in over 40 years. The swine flu has many characteristics that make it unlike the typical seasonal flu and it appears to spread relatively quickly from human to human. Whether it will be severe and claim many lives remains to be seen. This complete guide to the swine flu will help you prepare yourself and your family for the flu pandemic.
Flu Pandemic Phases
Learn about the phases of a flu pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed criteria for it's 6 flu pandemic phases and two post pandemic phases. Find out what these flu pandemic phases are and what each of them means.
Learn about the phases of a flu pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed criteria for it's 6 flu pandemic phases and two post pandemic phases. Find out what these flu pandemic phases are and what each of them means.
H1N1 Swine Flu Symptoms
Learn about H1N1 swine flu symptoms. Find out if you could have H1N1 swine flu symptoms, or if your symptoms are probably from something else.
Learn about H1N1 swine flu symptoms. Find out if you could have H1N1 swine flu symptoms, or if your symptoms are probably from something else.
How Do You Feel About Swine Flu - Are You Scared of Swine Flu
Swine flu may or may not be the world's next flu pandemic. How do you feel about swine flu? How is the news affecting you and your family? Share your thoughts about swine flu.
Swine flu may or may not be the world's next flu pandemic. How do you feel about swine flu? How is the news affecting you and your family? Share your thoughts about swine flu.
What You Can Do to Prevent Swine Flu
The swine flu, or H1N1 virus (which is actually a combination of swine, bird and human influenza viruses), is threatening to become the world’s next flu pandemic. It has developed the ability to transmit from human to human. There are some steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. Learn what you can do about swine flu.
The swine flu, or H1N1 virus (which is actually a combination of swine, bird and human influenza viruses), is threatening to become the world’s next flu pandemic. It has developed the ability to transmit from human to human. There are some steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. Learn what you can do about swine flu.
Flu Symptoms - Share Your Experience With Flu Symptoms
Flu symptoms are not the same for everyone. The same virus can affect different people in different ways. If you have ever had the flu, I want to hear from you. Share your experiences with the flu and tell us what your flu symptoms were. Tell your story and let others know that the flu is definitely not just a bad cold.
Flu symptoms are not the same for everyone. The same virus can affect different people in different ways. If you have ever had the flu, I want to hear from you. Share your experiences with the flu and tell us what your flu symptoms were. Tell your story and let others know that the flu is definitely not just a bad cold.
What Is Swine Flu?
With the swine flu outbreaks in Mexico and the US, you may be wondering what swine flu is. Learn about swine flu, what the symptoms are and how it is transmitted.
With the swine flu outbreaks in Mexico and the US, you may be wondering what swine flu is. Learn about swine flu, what the symptoms are and how it is transmitted.
Kristi Yamaguchi Discusses the Faces of Influenza Campaign
Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic gold medalist figure skater and winner of Dancing with the Stars, is the spokesperson for the American Lung Association’s “Faces of Influenza” campaign for the 2008 to 2009 flu season. She took some time to talk with me about the campaign, flu shots and protecting her family from this deadly virus.
Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic gold medalist figure skater and winner of Dancing with the Stars, is the spokesperson for the American Lung Association’s “Faces of Influenza” campaign for the 2008 to 2009 flu season. She took some time to talk with me about the campaign, flu shots and protecting her family from this deadly virus.
Flu Season Tool Kit
Whether you are getting ready for flu season or are in the midst of it, there is a lot you need to know to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Use this flu season tool kit to make sure you have all the information you need to keep your family healthy this year.
Whether you are getting ready for flu season or are in the midst of it, there is a lot you need to know to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Use this flu season tool kit to make sure you have all the information you need to keep your family healthy this year.
Dean Cain on the "Faces of Influenza" Campaign
Dean Cain, Hollywood actor and asthmatic, is one of the American Lung Association's "Faces of Influenza." Find out what Dean Cain had to say about his role in this important flu education campaign and what we should be doing to protect our families from the flu.
Dean Cain, Hollywood actor and asthmatic, is one of the American Lung Association's "Faces of Influenza." Find out what Dean Cain had to say about his role in this important flu education campaign and what we should be doing to protect our families from the flu.
Flu Activity by State
Because flu activity can change around the country very quickly, the CDC provides state-by-state information that is updated weekly during flu season. This information will also be made available here so you have all the information you need about the flu in one place.
Because flu activity can change around the country very quickly, the CDC provides state-by-state information that is updated weekly during flu season. This information will also be made available here so you have all the information you need about the flu in one place.
Preparing for a Flu Pandemic
Although to possibility of a pandemic flu outbreak may seem unlikely to most people, it is a very real possibility. Preparing for a flu pandemic before it happens, is key to minimizing the spread of the disease. Learn what you can do to prepare for a pandemic flu outbreak.
Although to possibility of a pandemic flu outbreak may seem unlikely to most people, it is a very real possibility. Preparing for a flu pandemic before it happens, is key to minimizing the spread of the disease. Learn what you can do to prepare for a pandemic flu outbreak.
Symptoms of the Flu
So you thought you had a cold, but it just isn't going away and now it is getting worse. Could it be the flu? Find out the most common symptoms of the flu and how they are different from the common cold.
So you thought you had a cold, but it just isn't going away and now it is getting worse. Could it be the flu? Find out the most common symptoms of the flu and how they are different from the common cold.
The Flu
A complete overview of the flu. Highlights all the most important aspects of the flu and what you need to know.
A complete overview of the flu. Highlights all the most important aspects of the flu and what you need to know.
Signs and Symptoms of the Flu
Here you will find all the most common signs and symptoms of the flu. Discover what all those aches and pains could be!
Here you will find all the most common signs and symptoms of the flu. Discover what all those aches and pains could be!
Seasonal Flu vs. Stomach Flu
What is the difference between influenza and the "stomach flu"? Find out the answers to this common mix-up about the flu.
What is the difference between influenza and the "stomach flu"? Find out the answers to this common mix-up about the flu.
Does Cold Weather Cause the Cold or Flu?
Many people believe the cold weather will make you sick. Is there any truth to it? Find out if the cold weather will give you a cold or if this is just an old wives tale.
Many people believe the cold weather will make you sick. Is there any truth to it? Find out if the cold weather will give you a cold or if this is just an old wives tale.
Cold and Flu Video Tips from About.com
Video Tips from About.com on cold and flu topics. Find out flu vaccine information, cold medication tips and how to protect yourself against cold and flu viruses.
Video Tips from About.com on cold and flu topics. Find out flu vaccine information, cold medication tips and how to protect yourself against cold and flu viruses.
Track Flu Activity in Your Area
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides weekly updates to influenza activity across the country. Also available on this page are links to worldwide flu activity, including Europe, Canada and the World Health Organization.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides weekly updates to influenza activity across the country. Also available on this page are links to worldwide flu activity, including Europe, Canada and the World Health Organization.
Flu-O-Meter
This tool provided by the Aetna Intelihealth identifies the level of flu in your state.
This tool provided by the Aetna Intelihealth identifies the level of flu in your state.
Flu Clinic Locator
Where can you get a flu shot? The American Lung Association has compiled a list of flu shot clinics around the country. Just enter your zip code and find the clinic nearest you.
Where can you get a flu shot? The American Lung Association has compiled a list of flu shot clinics around the country. Just enter your zip code and find the clinic nearest you.
Flu Medications for Patients with High Blood Pressure
Great information from the American Heart Association about medications patients with high blood pressure should and should not take when they have the flu.
Great information from the American Heart Association about medications patients with high blood pressure should and should not take when they have the flu.