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Influenza

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    … says. Indulge in Luxury Convert your master suite shower to a steam unit. "They're soothing and comforting during winter flu season and just plain relaxing and sensual the rest of the year," says Linda Lenore, author of The Gift of the Red Envelope …

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  1. The Truth About Flu

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    … epidemiologist in the influenza branch of U.S. Centers ..... and Prevention. The flu shot is made with a killed ..... repeat itself with bird flu . But influenza can, and has, caused ..... The progression of bird flu is similar to what may …

  2. Beat the Flu

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    … an international influenza outbreak this season ..... on this much: The flu will strike someone ..... this winter. "The flu is not just another ..... Marie Griffin, an influenza expert at Vanderbilt ..... reenters your body. The flu vaccine isn't perfect ..... so many strains of influenza raging around the …

  3. Cold, Flu , or Allergy?

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    Aches and pains, sniffles and sneezes. Is it a cold that won't quit, seasonal flu , or allergies? Take our quiz and find out.

  4. Cold, Flu , and Allergy Guide

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    … have plenty of ventilation. Causes: The flu is an acute respiratory infection caused ..... your doctor if you think you may have the flu . Call immediately if unexplained symptoms ..... stiffness, or chest pain. Prevention: Get a flu shot, especially if you're 65 or older …

  5. Cold, Flu , and Allergy Facts

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    … have plenty of ventilation. Causes: The flu is an acute respiratory infection caused ..... your doctor if you hink you may have the flu . Call immediately if unexplained symptoms ..... stiffness, or chest pain. Prevention: Get a flu shot, especially if you're 65 or older …

  6. Fight the Flu with Ginseng

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    … research on this product is so significant that in Canada, it is allowed to be sold with a specific health claim for cold and flu prevention," says Ontario pharmacist Sherry Torkos, author of "The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine."

  7. Keeping Trees Healthy

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    … disease problems. Keep a lookout for any major disease problems. In a wooded area, a few sick trees can be "akin to an influenza outbreak in an old folks' home," Dan Green says. Disease can spread rapidly, so if several trees are showing signs of …

  8. Office Germs

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    … echinacea whenever she starts coughing, etc., I get a yearly flu shot, and I keep antibacterial wipes handy to wipe down my phone ..... bacteria can be transferred to computers or telephones. The flu shot and antibacterial wipes are helpful but you need to confront …

  9. Acetaminophen: Use Caution with Kids

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    … has been exposed to too much acetaminophen include nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. The symptoms often resemble the flu . If you think a child has overdosed, take the child to the emergency room immediately. If treated quickly, the child usually …

  10. A Guide to Remedies

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    … brands of over-the-counter cold-and- flu products contain PPA; if you bought your ..... and fever associated with colds, the flu , and allergies. Some also have effects ..... aspirin to a child with a fever or other flu like symptoms without first checking with …

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