Influenza (flu)

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H1N1 flu (swine flu): What's happening now H1N1 flu (swine flu) questions and answers.
Infectious diseases Infectious disease — Comprehensive overview covers general causes, treatments and prevention of infectious diseases.

Asthma Asthma — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this chronic lung condition.

Sore throat Sore throat — Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment, self-care of this common affliction.

Bronchitis Bronchitis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this potentially serious lung infection.

Fever treatment: Quick guide to treating a fever Fever: Treat it or let it run its course? Here's help making the call.
Breast-feeding and medications: What's safe? Breast-feeding and medications — Understand which medications are safe to take while breast-feeding.

Hand-washing: Do's and don'ts Hand-washing — Done properly, hand-washing is a simple way to avoid getting sick.
Staying healthy in school: Kid-friendly tips Healthy in school — Consider school health basics, starting with frequent hand-washing.
Vaccines for adults: Which do you need? Vaccines offer protection from infectious diseases. Get the facts on which vaccines are recommended for adults.
Flu shot: Your best bet for avoiding influenza Flu shot — Get answers to your flu shot questions.

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