Archive for the ‘Flu Tips’ Category
Seasonal Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses
Do other respiratory viruses circulate during the influenza season? In addition to the flu virus, several other respiratory viruses also can circulate during the flu season and could cause symptoms and disease similar to those seen with flu infection. These non-flu viruses include rhinovirus (one cause of the “common cold”) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), [...]
Seasonal Flu and Staph Infection
Staphylococcus aureus, often referred to simply as “staph,” are bacteria healthful individuals can carry on the skin or in the nose. Staph bacteria commonly cause skin infections. Most of these infections are minor, appearing as pimples and boils, and are treated without antibiotics. In addition to skin infections, staph bacteria may cause infections in the [...]
Cold Versus Flu
What’s the difference between a cold and the flu? The flu and the common cold are both respiratory diseases but they’re caused by different viruses. Because these two kinds of diseases have similar flu-like symptoms, it may be challenging to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. In general, the flu is worse [...]
Seasonal Influenza
What’s influenza? Influenza, commonly called “the flu,” is caused by the influenza virus, which infects the respiratory tract (nose, throat, lungs). Unlike many other viral respiratory infections, like the common cold, the flu causes severe illness and life-threatening complications in many individuals . What are the signs of the flu? Influenza is a respiratory disease. [...]
The Flu. A Guide for Parents.
What is the flu? The flu (influenza) is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs that is caused by flu virus. The flu can spread from individuals to individuals. Most people with flu are sick for about a week, but then feel better. Nonetheless, some people (specifically young children, pregnant women, older people , [...]
Preventing the Flu – Good Health Habits Can Be certain to help Stop Germs
Fact Sheet The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory diseases like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that could be used to treat [...]
Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine
The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year. There are two types of vaccines – o the “flu shot” – an inactivated vaccine (containing killed virus) that is given with a needle, usually in the arm. The flu shot is approved for use in people older than 6 [...]
How Flu Spreads
Individuals to Person The primary way that influenza viruses are spread is from individuals to individuals in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. This can happen when droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected individuals are propelled through the air and deposited on the mouth or nose of people nearby. Influenza viruses might [...]
Flu Symptoms and Severity
Flu Symptoms Influenza (also known as the flu) is a communicable respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The flu is different from a cold. The flu typically comes on suddenly and may include these symptoms – o Fever (usually high) o [...]
Key Facts About Seasonal Influenza (Flu)
What is Influenza (Also Called Flu)? The flu is a contagious respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses. It could cause mild to severe disease, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year. Every year in the United States, on average- o [...]