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Influenza (flu)
In-Depth
Definition
- Infectious diseases Infectious disease — Comprehensive overview covers general causes, treatments and prevention of infectious diseases.
- Mayo Clinic expert answers your questions on H1N1 flu (swine flu) H1N1 flu (swine flu) questions and answers.
Symptoms
- Flu symptoms: H1N1 flu (swine flu)/seasonal flu, or common cold? H1N1 flu (swine flu) and seasonal flu share symptoms. So is it the flu or a cold?
Treatments and drugs
- Fever treatment: Quick guide to treating a fever Fever: Treat it or let it run its course? Here's help making the call.
Prevention
- Disaster planning: Things you can do to stay healthy Disaster planning — Take steps to stay healthy during a pandemic illness.
- Hand washing: Do's and don'ts Hand washing — Done properly, hand washing is a simple way to avoid getting sick.
- Vaccines for adults Some recommendations for vaccines for adults have changed. Here's help in sorting it all out.
- Flu shot: Your best bet for avoiding influenza Flu shot — Get answers to your flu shot questions.
