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The avian flu, while rare in humans, is becoming endemic in Asia and Europe, especially the H5N1 strain. This page on the eMedTV website discusses the avian flu in birds and humans, including how it is transmitted and possible vaccines.
The flu, a highly contagious respiratory infection, causes cough and fever in people who have it. This eMedTV segment offers a detailed look at the flu, including who is most at risk from it and how outbreaks occur.
The 20th century has seen several instances of pandemic flu, which, as this eMedTV page explains, is due to a new virus subtype causing illness on a global scale. Several organizations are working on a preparedness plan for the next pandemic flu.
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Antiviral drugs, such as Tamiflu, can be used to both prevent the flu from occurring and reduce the duration of associated symptoms. This eMedTV page explains four types of antiviral drugs, including their uses, side effects, and precautions.
Flu shots, as this segment of the eMedTV archives explains, are based on both current and expected flu viruses. They do not cause the flu. Flu shots can be obtained at supermarkets, drugstores, and doctors' offices, among other places.
Flumadine is a prescription drug that is used for preventing and treating certain types of the flu. This eMedTV resource explains how Flumadine works, describes its effects, and offers general dosing information for the medication.
Relenza is a prescription drug that is used for preventing and treating the flu virus. This eMedTV page provides an overview of Relenza, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to use this inhaled drug.
Symmetrel is a prescription drug used to treat the flu, Parkinson's disease, and certain side effects. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of Symmetrel, including information on possible side effects, dosing information, and general precautions.
Tamiflu is a prescription drug used to treat and prevent the flu. This eMedTV resource offers a general overview of this medication, including information on possible side effects and what to do if you miss a dose.
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The flu virus is not only highly contagious; it's also highly changeable, which helps it to spread quickly from person to person. This eMedTV resource explains the history of the flu virus, how it spreads, and the subtypes.
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The 1918 flu caused the highest number of known flu deaths worldwide, estimated at 50 million to 100 million people. This eMedTV article includes information and statistics related to the 1918 flu and explores whether it could happen again.
Common symptoms of canine flu include fever, cough, and nasal discharge. This eMedTV article describes canine flu in detail, including information on treatment and prevention. There are no reported cases of the disease in humans.
A pandemic is an infectious disease affecting the majority of the population of a large region. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at what is and isn't a pandemic and provides links to specific pandemics throughout history.
The virus that caused the Spanish flu was the influenza A (H1N1) virus -- an avian-like influenza virus derived from an unknown source. This eMedTV resource examines Spanish flu in detail, and describes its impact on the world's population.
