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Swine Flu FAQ

The H1N1 swine flu virus appeared in the U.S. last April and never went away. After sweeping the globe, U.S. H1N1 swine flu cases surged as schools opened in the fall. What is H1N1 swine flu? What can we do about it? WebMD answers your questions. What is swine flu? What are swine flu symptoms? Who i
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Swine Flu and Asthma

Before the latest flu season had officially gotten under way, the swine flu (or H1N1 virus) was already stealing headlines as it left a trail of fever, aches, and general misery across the country. For people with asthma, watching the swine flu sweep across the nation has been especially nerve wrack
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Treating a Child With Swine Flu

What should you do if your child gets H1N1 swine flu? It’s a question many parents are facing this flu season. While the majority of cases for children and teens have been mild, requiring only home treatment, there have been some instances where children have needed hospitalization or have died from
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Is the H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Safe?

What do we really know about the 2009 H1N1 swine flu vaccine? What do we really not know? Questions about the safety of the vaccine persist. Surf the Internet or flip through TV stations and you'll encounter a multitude of myths and a whole lot of hype. What are the facts? Straightforward answers fo
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6 Reasons Why Your Cold Lingers

It’s almost an annual rite of passage: Winter comes and despite your best efforts, you catch a cold. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s hard to slow down for a mere case of the sniffles. Many of us try to work straight through our colds and hope that, with minimal effort, the symptoms will get better
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5 Reasons Some People Fear the Swine Flu Vaccine

Why do half of Americans fear the H1N1 swine flu vaccine more than pandemic flu itself? It's a problem that bedevils the huge effort now underway to offer the vaccine to all Americans who want it. "People have concerns about vaccination ... despite the clear message from all of us in public health a
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Preventing Cold & Flu: How Doctors Keep Germs at Bay

With cold and flu season in full swing, we wondered how top docs personally battle nasty bugs each winter. Here are their expert tips for keeping pains, aches, sniffles, and sneezes at bay. The advice you’ve probably heard dozens of times from your doctor -- wash your hands throughout the day -- rea
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The Truth Behind Mom's Cold and Flu Advice

Mothers are celebrated (if sometimes vilified) for their eagerness to advise their children on matters big and small: how to behave, what to wear, whom to marry, when to have kids ... and, oh yes, how to stay healthy during cold and flu season. Does science back up what Dr. Mom told you about the co
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H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine FAQ

In a few days -- sooner than most people think -- the 2009 H1N1 swine flu vaccines will become available in your community. Everybody has questions: When can I get an H1N1 swine flu vaccination? Who is first in line to get the H1N1 swine flu vaccine? If I'm not at the front of the line, will there b
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When Healthy Habits Backfire

When it comes to healthy habits, can there be too much of a good thing? Absolutely. Eating wholesome foods helps keep you healthy, but overeating will make you fat and prone to illness. Exercise helps keep you fit, but working out too hard or too often can cause injury and fatigue. Of course, these
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