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… Facts about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink … can help you determine whether you have influenza or a common cold. Symptoms Common Cold Influenza (the flu) Fever …
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… Common Questions About Giving Yourself Shots On this page: Overview Overview … Medicine & E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine … Common Questions About Giving Yourself Shots …
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… Influenza (Seasonal Flu) On this page: Condition Overview … How is the flu diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and examine you. This usually gives the … vaccine. Cause The flu is caused by the influenza virus. Common classes of the influenza virus are type A and type B, …
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… Influenza ("flu") season Last updated October 9, 2024 Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infection of the … prevent you and your family from becoming sick. To learn about influenza, how to prevent it, what the symptoms are, …
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… Influenza (Flu) Complications On this page: Overview Overview Although most cases of influenza (flu) get better without causing other problems, …
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… Inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated October 4, 2024 … vaccine because it does not contain live influenza virus. Common reactions to the vaccine include soreness, redness … vaccines. GBS may be associated with influenza vaccine in about one per million recipients. Always report serious or …
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… virus. Although there are many kinds of bird flu, the most common kinds that concern health workers are H5N1 and H7N9 … and other farm equipment. Most people don't need to worry about getting sick with bird flu virus. You cannot get bird … flu, your doctor will do a physical examination and ask you questions about your symptoms and past health. Your doctor …
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… Cataracts: Questions About Surgery On this page: Overview … Phacoemulsification (small incision surgery) is the most commonly performed type of cataract surgery. The surgeon … Phacoemulsification (small incision surgery) is the most commonly performed type of cataract surgery. The surgeon …
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… Questions About Medicines for Epilepsy On this page: Overview Related … routine for yourself or your child, it may help you to talk about some of the choices and issues involved. Some of the following questions might help you prepare. How often will I or my …
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… Influenza (flu) immunization: Myths and facts Last updated … flu to refer to any illness caused by a virus, such as the common cold or stomach flu, which can cause confusion. … and is more likely to cause complications. Myths and facts about influenza and influenza immunization Myth: Influenza …
