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An essential survival guide—both to pandemic influenza, and to the hype surrounding it. Written by an emergency physician and a public health physician, The Flu Pandemic and You is a timely and forthright guide on how to prepare for an influenza pandemic, and how to understand the broader...

The influenza virus, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that causes mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Characterized by fever, cough, sore throat, and other symptoms, the flu can spread from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Understanding the Flu Virus The influenza virus is categorized into three main types: A, B, and C. Influenza A and B viruses are responsible for the annual flu epidemics, while influenza C viruses typically cause mild, illness similar to the common cold. ...

A series of conversations with global public health experts about transforming the vaccine ecosystem towards a flu-free future. The Flu Vaccine Forum brings together global funders, scientific experts, and key public policy, regulatory, and public health stakeholders to explore current efforts to reimagine and transform vaccine research, pandemic preparedness and prevention initiatives in the context of advancing next-generation, universally protective influenza vaccines (UIV) and key issues and highlights from the IVR. The Flu Vaccine Forum is a webinar and podcast series hosted and organized...

This is a preview episode of the Flu, Cold and COVID-19 Podcast. Through each episode in this series, we hear from medical experts and people who have experienced these conditions. Hear about additional information and resources that can help in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment. For informational purposes only. Please consult a registered health professional for advice. Visit healthunmuted.com for more information.

Where did Spanish flu come from, and what can the possible sites of origin tell us today? This book looks at how Spanish flu changed the focus of scientific thought from eugenics to the creation of public health, and how it unfolded across each continent.

A Detailed Description of Flu Symptoms and Common Treatments.

In this pragmatic, insightful audiobook, Dr. Don Colbert shows you how to live virtually free from the distressing symptoms of colds, flu, and sinus infections. By employing the spiritual insight, powerful faith, godly wisdom and sound medical advice in this book, you don't have to suffer from colds, flu and sinus infections any longer.

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Bird flu has reached the shores of the UK, and MRSA cases have spiralled in our hospitals. Is a human bird flu pandemic a real possibility? What about MRSA - can it be controlled? Should the UK be doing more to prevent infectious diseases, or does it call for a global solution?

Pandemics takes a look under the covers and finds out if a major outbreak of an infectious disease is a real cause for concern.