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- H1N1 Swine Flu Test – What Is the H1N1 Swine Flu Test…Created: 2009-10-16 @ 11:48:55 EDT Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 11:50:37 EDT
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 diagno… - How Do You Feel About the H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine - H1N1 Swine Flu Va…Created: 2009-10-15 @ 15:35:01 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 15:40:44 EDT
Many people have concerns about the H1N1 swine flu vaccine. How do you feel about it? Share your thoughts about this H1N1 swine flu vaccine. … - Swine Flu Vaccine - All About the H1N1 Swine Flu VaccineCreated: 2009-10-05 @ 20:36:08 EDT
Do you need an H1N1 swine flu vaccine? Find out what you need to know about the swine flu vaccine, when you might be able to get one and how it will help you. … - H1N1 Swine Flu - A Day by Day Look at H1N1 Swine FluCreated: 2009-09-29 @ 22:20:34 EDT
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 … - H1N1 Swine Flu High Risk Groups - Who Is at High Risk for H1N1 Swine…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 18:06:45 EDT
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 fl… - H1N1 Swine Flu - Why H1N1 Is Called Swine FluCreated: 2009-09-14 @ 10:44:33 EDT
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. … - Oseltamivir - What is OseltamivirCreated: 2009-09-04 @ 11:47:38 EDT
What is oseltamivir? Learn about the antiviral medication oseltamivir and find out what it is for. … - Swine Flu - Your Complete Guide to Swine FluCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 15:23:28 EDT
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 seasona… - Swine Flu and Schools - Planning for H1N1 Swine Flu at SchoolsCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 15:20:07 EDT
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 th… - What to Do When Your Party Guests Are SickCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 16:26:27 EDT
Have you ever hosted a party and had guests who showed up sick? What did you do? What if you go to a party and there are people sneezing everywhere? Share your stories about sick guests at parties… - When Guests Arrive Sick - What to Do When Party Guests Arrive SickCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 16:24:58 EDT Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 16:28:55 EDT
Have you ever hosted a party or gathering and had guests arrive who were sick? It can create an uncomfortable situation. You don’t want to be rude, but you don’t want to expose yourself o… - Zyrtec - What Is ZyrtecCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 10:32:12 EDT
Zyrtec is an over the counter medication available for the treatment of seasonal allergies. Find out what you need to know about Zyrtec before you buy it. See if Zyrtec could help you. … - Mucus - What Is MucusCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 14:10:24 EDT
If you have ever had a cold, you have probably experienced excess mucus. But what is mucus? Learn about this common substance that exists in all of us and what mucus does for you. … - Breastfeeding While Sick - Is it Okay to Breastfeed While SickCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 13:55:48 EDT
Many new mothers want to know if they can breastfeed while sick. Will the illness pass on to the baby? Find out if it's safe for nursing mothers to breastfeed while they are sick. … - Mucinex - What Is MucinexCreated: 2009-07-28 @ 13:27:49 EDT
Mucinex is an over the counter cough medication that helps to break up chest congestion. Learn more about Mucinex including who should and should not take it and what the potential side effects are… - Do You Exercise When You Are Sick - Share You Stories About Exercise…Created: 2009-07-26 @ 20:08:14 EDT
Have you ever exercised while you were sick? When do you know you are too sick to exercise? Do you see people at the gym who are probably too sick to be there? Share your experiences with illness a… - How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon - Review of How Do Dinosaurs Get Well…Created: 2009-07-26 @ 09:45:34 EDT Updated: 2009-07-26 @ 10:56:24 EDT
[i]How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon[/i] is a fun children's book that may help alleviate some of your child's fears if they are sick and have to go to the doctor. This brightly illustrated story is q… - How Do You Stay Healthy in College - Your Tips to Stay Healthy in Co…Created: 2009-07-22 @ 11:23:47 EDT Updated: 2009-07-22 @ 16:50:07 EDT
How do you stay healthy in college without having someone around to do everything for you? If you are a college student share your tips for staying healthy in college. … - Cold Medicine - Learn About Cold MedicineCreated: 2009-07-14 @ 13:25:57 EDT
Cold medicine can be a help and a hindrance in our lives when we are sick. It can do great things to help improve your symptoms but cold medicine can also have side effects and be very confusing wh… - Flu Activity by State - Levels of Flu Activity…Updated: 2009-11-07 @ 10:02:41 EST
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 h… - Cough - When To See a Doctor For Your CoughUpdated: 2009-10-23 @ 18:26:11 EDT
Do you have a cough and aren't sure if you need to see a doctor? Find out when you should see your doctor for a cough… - Flu Shots 101 - All About Flu ShotsUpdated: 2009-10-21 @ 12:25:03 EDT
Flu shots are a very important part of protecting yourself and your family from the flu virus. Get answers to all your flu shot questions in Flu Shots 101… - Cold/Flu TreatmentUpdated: 2009-10-19 @ 22:55:51 EDT
If you have a cold or the flu, you may not know what to do to make yourself feel better. Find the best treatments for your cold, flu and other common illnesses… - Cold/Flu PreventionUpdated: 2009-10-19 @ 22:52:18 EDT
It isn't possible to prevent colds and the flu all the time, but there are a lot of things you can do to reduce your chances of getting sick… - Cold and Flu Symptoms/DiagnosisUpdated: 2009-10-19 @ 22:49:38 EDT
Not sure if you have a cold or the flu? What about one of the many other common illnesses people get? Find out what you need to know about the symptoms and diagnosis of the common cold, flu and oth… - Fever Symptoms - What to Do for Fever Symptoms…Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 17:40:19 EDT
Got a fever? Check your symptoms. Find out what you should do for your fever, when to see a doctor and how to treat it… - Cough Symptoms - What to Do About Cough Symptoms…Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 17:39:45 EDT
There are many different types of cough symptoms. Each type of cough is distinct and could help indicate what illness you have. Here are the major types of cough symptoms and some possible causes… - H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Safety - Is the H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Safe…Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 15:42:21 EDT
Many people have concerns about whether or not the H1N1 swine flu vaccine is safe. Take a look at the facts so you can decide about the safety of the H1N1 swine flu vaccine and whether or not it's … - Prevent H1N1 Swine Flu - What You Can Do to Prevent H1N1 Swine FluUpdated: 2009-10-08 @ 15:13:55 EDT
The swine flu, or H1N1 flu (which is actually a combination of swine, bird and human influenza viruses), is the 21st century's first flu pandemic. It has developed the ability to transmit from huma… - H1N1 Swine Flu - What Is the H1N1 Swine FluUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 18:33:41 EDT
With the H1N1 swine flu outbreaks around the world, you may be wondering what swine flu is. Learn about swine flu, what the symptoms are and how it is transmitted. … - Hand Washing - How to Wash Your HandsUpdated: 2009-10-02 @ 15:01:10 EDT
Effective hand washing is the most important and easiest way to prevent the spread of illness. Knowing how to properly wash your hands is not as easy as many people think. Learn how to wash your ha… - Multivitamins - Who Needs MultivitaminsUpdated: 2009-10-02 @ 15:01:10 EDT
We are faced with advertisements for multivitamins everywhere we look. But do we really need them? Find out who needs multivitamins and who doesn't… - Family Illness - Preventing the Spread of Illness Through FamiliesUpdated: 2009-10-02 @ 15:01:08 EDT
Have you ever gotten sick because someone else in your family was sick? Wondering how you can prevent the spread of illnesses through you family? Find out what you can do to prevent spreading famil… - Learn About Hand Sanitizer - Is Hand Sanitizer Better Than Hand Wash…Updated: 2009-10-02 @ 15:01:08 EDT
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer has been around for years, but the research was never quite clear whether it was as effective against germs as washing your hands. Now the facts are in. … - Cold and Flu - How to Prevent the Cold and Flu…Updated: 2009-09-29 @ 10:31:25 EDT
All the best ways to prevent the cold and flu. There are many things you can do to prevent multiple colds and the flu every year. Find out what they are… - Pets and Sickness - Can My Pet Make Me SickUpdated: 2009-09-06 @ 21:01:08 EDT
People often wonder if they will pass their cold on to their dog or if they can catch something from their cat. Find out what you can and can't catch from your family pet and when your pet can make… - Feed a Cold and Starve a Fever - What to Do for Colds and FeversUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 13:45:46 EDT
There is a common saying that you should feed a cold and starve a fever. But is there any truth to this phrase? Find out if you should feed a cold or starve a fever. … - The Flu - What Causes Influenza - Catching the Flu Video…Updated: 2008-11-18 @ 21:10:06 EST
Influenza, better known as the flu, is caused a virus, and spreads through airborne particles. Learn more about how the flu affects the body and how the immune system fights off the virus. … - Cold Medicine and Kids VideoUpdated: 2007-01-23 @ 19:22:23 EST
Make sure you have all the information you need about over-the-counter cold medicines for children…