Swine flu , now known as the 2009 H1N1 flu, is caused by the orthomyxovirus which usually affects pigs but viral mutations allows the virus to cross species to other hosts like humans.
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Many people believe that there is no treatment for a virus and that you have to let it run its course. But when it comes to influenza, there are prescription drugs that can be used for treatment. They can make our symptoms milder and make us feel better faster. These drugs are an important tool against flu especially for people at higher risk of severe illness from the flu. http-//www.24-health.com
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The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases brings together leading health experts to urge annual flu vaccine for nearly 85 percent of Americans. Each year, influenza kills more people in the U.S. than all other vaccine-preventable diseases combined. With some vaccine supply already available and ample supply expected throughout the season, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and leading public health organizations are urging the public and the health care community to follow the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations -- which call on some 261 million Americans to be vaccinated against influenza each year. To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/nfid/34622/
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For more information on this story and others, visit www.newsinfusion.com Why Your Children Should Be Vaccinated Against The Flu Every Child By Two (ECBT), a Non-Profit Organization, Explains the Dangers of Influenza in Children According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year in the U.S., between 5 and 20 percent of the population is infected with influenza (flu), causing more than 200,000 hospitalizations and approximately 36,000 deaths. Although the public is informed that they should receive a flu shot every year, immunization rates remain dismally low for flu vaccine. Many people don't realize that it is especially important to immunize children 6 months to 18 years of age. Actor Amanda Peet faced the vaccination controversy while pregnant with her first child in early 2007. Throughout her pregnancy, many of her Hollywood friends recommended she delay or completely refuse vaccines for her new baby, suggesting that vaccines were the cause of disorders such ...
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United Nations, New York, 27 April 2009 - UN Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Ban ki-moon makes a press statement on H1N1 Influenza (swine flu). He stresses that The UN system is responding, quickly and effectively, with the Director General of the World Health Organization [WHO], Dr. Margaret Chan, taking the lead. News Story- http-//www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=30609&Cr=virus&Cr1=
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In this video, Dr. Joe Bresee, with CDCs Influenza Division, describes the symptoms of swine flu and warning signs to look for that indicate the need for urgent medical attention. http-//24-health.com/
http://www.infoinfluenzporcina.com http://www.suprememastertv.comREPORTE 19 ONU y OMS declaran que son ya mas de 40 paises infectados con gripe porcina. Granjas Industriales afectan la vida de comunidades enteras causando inumerables enfermedades.
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While 78 percent of mothers in the United States consider influenza a severe and potentially life-threatening disease that can strike anyone, only half say it is likely their families will get vaccinated this season, according to a new survey from the American Lung Association. "Our survey was done to help underscore that families are largely unaware they are at risk for influenza infection and to reinforce the need for greater awareness about the importance of annual immunization," said Bernadette Toomey, president and CEO of the American Lung Association. To view multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/lungusa/35969/
