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any riza @ladyhero (3846) • Indonesia 19 Feb 22

Hi, how are you all, I hope you are always healthy, I miss you, we haven't talked for a long time, I'm currently quarantined at home with my husband, we were attacked by Omicron and it's been 9 days, and we are still taking the...

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I am prone to flue

Belex Hanns Abel @Belexhanns (3431) • Kampala, Uganda 11 May 21

Good afternoon, Its just afternoon here and the weather is not promising at all. Its been raining since morning and the coldness is too much. I am prone to influenza and I hesitate being near someone with it. Yesterday evening,...

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A small positive side effect of the pandemic

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382267) • Rockingham, Australia 27 Aug 20

The photo has nothing much to do with the discussion. I read the other day that an unexpected but beneficial side effect of COVID-19 has been a very marked decrease in cases of influenza and colds. This has been attributed to...

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It Must be the Flu

Diana B. @BloggerDi (3121) • United States 23 Jan 20

One week ago today, I felt a strange tickle down in my chest. It gave me the urge to cough, but it wasn't too bad. Within a few hours, I had body aches and chills with a low grade fever. Over the next few days, I was so sick I...

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How to get rid of common cold

Ramesh Prasad Bhatta @Iloveu1 (1) 11 Dec 19

I am suffering from common cold and it is interesting fact that common cold if exists into your body it does not leave before it's schedule .

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Would you have a free flu vaccination?

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382267) • Rockingham, Australia 22 Jun 19

The photo has nothing to do with the discussion but shows some cute dogs we saw in Austria. Although it was earlier in the year than advised, Vince and I have flu shots before we left Australia in May. We’ve been advised to have...

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Yes, 'Man Flu' does exist!

Teddy @ThreeTeddies (2038) • United Kingdom 17 Feb 19

I can hear all you good ladies out there sighing and commenting about 'Wimpy Guys' but according to no less an authority than Harvard Medical School there are sound biological reasons why 'Man Flu' may actually be a real...

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80,000 People Died of the Flu Last Year in the US

Deborah-Diane @DeborahDiane (40848) • Laguna Woods, California 27 Sep 18

Most people do not realize how dangerous it can be to get the flu. In a typical year, it is not unusual for 15,000 to 20,000 to die from it. Last years, 80,000 people in the U.S. died. Even though we both had the flu shot and...

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ingrid @ridingbet (66854) • Philippines 21 Mar 18

Good Thursday morning from this side of the world. My sister is feeling ill after having gone to the doctor yesterday. She often says she hasn't been having flu for a long time now but she is manifesting flu-like symptoms so I...

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My Husband Has the Flu!

Deborah-Diane @DeborahDiane (40848) • Laguna Woods, California 8 Mar 18

Just when we thought we had avoided getting the terrible flu which has been going around this winter, my husband became ill on Tuesday afternoon. I took him to our doctor yesterday, and she confirmed that he has Influenza A. She...

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Have You Had a Flu Shot?

Deborah-Diane @DeborahDiane (40848) • Laguna Woods, California 31 Jan 18

Thousands of people in the U.S. have become sick with the flu and an unusually large number of people have died from it. I always get the flu shot every fall, and this year I am especially happy that I did. While we were in Las...

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Antibiotics: The Medicine We Can't Afford to Lose

Scholera @Scholera (56) • Newcastle Upon Tyne, England 25 Nov 15

I was in the waiting room of my local health centre earlier, and I saw a poster reminding patients that antibiotics are an utterly ineffective treatment for colds and flu. Put simply, the common cold and influenza are viral...

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Swine Flu is back in New Delhi. Are we to blame Pigs for the flu?

rekhum @rekhum (2420) • India 11 Feb 13

Newspaper reported that New Delhi recorded the highest number of swine flu cases in a day on Monday with 21 people testing positive for the influenza. They say, Swine flu, also known as 2009 H1N1 type A influenza, is a human...

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Apple Pectin Vs. Influenza

NailTech @NailTech (6874) • United States 11 Jan 13

You might want to eat more apples after reading this article and if you are worried about catching the flue which is said to be on the rise this season. It states about half way down the page or more that apples protect against...

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How well do you know flu? Influenza Types

wantearnings @wantearnings (7) • Philippines 21 Jul 11

What do the so called H1N1 or H5N1 means? What do this two letters: H and N mean? and why does it numbers?? isn't it weird..? do you have any idea tough?

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Time of Influenza and products of nature

akante @akante (151) • Latvia 30 Nov 09

Do you use garlic, ginger and cranberries with honey in the time of Influenza? I like to have a tea of ginger with lemon and honey.

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h1n1

westonbyrne @westonbyrne (5) • United States 13 Nov 09

Do you recomend getting the H1N1 vaccine? I can't even remember the last time I got a normal flu vaccine. Do you think it is really that important?

H1N1 (Swine Influenza) Prevention Tips

breepeace @breepeace (3014) • Canada 6 Oct 09

As some people here know I work in the health care industry and this morning I've been busy in conferences and information sessions on H1N1 prevention and pandemic response. Since the vaccine will not be released until November...

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Confused about H1N1 - Swine Flu Vaccine - What R U doing?

Bearballew @Bearballew (1148) • United States 5 Oct 09

I was asked today by another couple with a small child if I was going to vaccinate my kids against Swine Flu (H1N1). I automatically said, "NO". I think the media has hyped it. I have other friends (2 sets now) that had kids that...

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What is the best remedy for influenza?

riani2009 @riani2009 (581) • Indonesia 9 Sep 09

I have this influenza every changing season from rainy season to dry season. Actually, I don't like drinking pills and tablets. Is there any tips or traditional remedy for my illness? Thanks a lot.

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