H1N1 Treatment

The August 2010 issue of the American Journal of Infection published a study that showed that individuals with mild H1N1 infection may go undetected using standard diagnostic criteria. The study concluded that coughing or other respiratory symptoms are more accurate in determining influenza infection than a fever.

At present, the only way the H1N1 infection is determined is by relying on body temperature - the higher the temperature, the higher the chance of H1N1 detection. In this case, the…

In June 2009, the World Health Organization moved the H1N1 virus outbreak to a Level 6 Pandemic Alert, the highest level on its scale. The virus which had originated in April in Mexico had spread to over 208 countries within months. This caused world governments to panic and the media had a field day.

The H1N1 virus or "swine flu" as it had popularly become known as, targeted younger children and pregnant women. There was a huge demand for the vaccine which had been researched, developed and…

A recent Canadian study has shown that parents with children with asthma should be very alert about the H1N1 virus. The H1N1 virus is more dangerous to children with asthma than the seasonal flu.

Parents of children with asthma should have an "increased state of alertness" about the pandemic flu virus, suggests the co-author of a new Canadian study comparing it to seasonal flu. Asthma is a significant risk factor for kids who get the new H1N1 virus, compared to seasonal flu, the study…

The H1N1 Virus was initially known (and in some cases is still known) as the “Swine Flu”. The current wave is purported to have originated from the pig farms in Mexico, hence the name “Swine” flu.

For this reason the consumption of pork world-wide has declined, as people associate getting the infection with eating pork. The truth cannot be further. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says humans cannot catch the virus by eating pork.

The H1N1 virus is not a food-borne virus, it is a…

There are some people who are lining up to get the H1N1 vaccine; and there are others are looking for a more natural way to battle the virus.

One of these possibilities is using naturopathic drugs, which is reliant on the assumption that the body can heal itself through diet, exercise and life changes. "I don't recommend vaccination shots for H1N1," expounded Beatrice Levinson, owner of Monterey Bay's Naturopathy.

"My recommendation: the basics are exercise, diet, water and sleep. Besides a…

The H1N1 virus is wreaking havoc on good manners. In these heady days of H1N1 hysteria, people are refraining from shaking hands, to prevent the spread of the flu.

People who are sick are beginning to feel nervous about handling and handshaking everyone they meet. On the other hand those who are healthy feel uncomfortable shaking hands or having contact with anyone who may have the signs of being sick. Unfortunately those with just the common cold are now being victimized by their healthier…

The Swine Flu or H1N1 virus is sweeping throughout the world.  It has to be treated in time otherwise it can become fatal and life threatening. Children are at one of the highest risks of being infected due to their weak immune system, and they have the greatest chance of contracting the H1N1 virus.

There are a number of things that you as a parent can do to prevent your children from contracting this virus. The key for protecting is preventing and below is a list of actions you must take to…

According to the CDC, flu activity is increasing in the US, and "So far, most flu is 2009 H1N1 flu (sometimes called "swine flu")." Earlier this week, CBS News released the results from a 3-month-old study that included state-by-state test results, stating that the H1N1 flu cases are not as prevalent as feared.

So here is a conflicting view between the CDC and CBS News. Who is correct?

In July, the CDC advised states to stop testing for H1N1 as it had already been declared as a pandemic, and…

Many parents are concerned about the H1N1, so much so that many are thinking of calling off trick-or-treating altogether.

Before you plan to quit, there are a few things you can do to ensure your child’s and others’ safety:

• Don’t let the kids dip their hands into the candy bowl-pass out the candy individually.
• When kids come to your door, make sure you pass out wrapped candy.
• Leaving out candy bowls for the lids to serve themselves is also not a good idea as the virus can live on the surface for…

The flu season is upon us and most people who get the seasonal flu or H1N1 virus will have a mild illness and will not necessarily need medical care or antiviral drugs, and will typically recover in less than two weeks.

However, this is not applicable to those people with cancer or those who are undergoing cancer treatment. For them, any flu virus is dangerous as their immune system is weak, and will be less able to fight any germs.

The CDC and Cancer Society have categorized all cancer…

The danger of dogs and cats contracting the H1N1 virus is small. The virus only appears to be transmitted from human to human or human to swine. Could your pet come down with H1N1? Not unless you're the owner of a Vietnamese potbelly, African pygmy or other pet pig, experts say.

All swine are susceptible to the virus.  There are reported incidences throughout the country of pigs being infected with the virus. They have the risk of contracting the virus as they can host both avian and mammalian…

Recent studies have concluded that the H1N1 vaccines contain thimerosal, a mercury based preservative. Actually, one study implies that the quantity of thimerosal in each vaccine is the same as one full dose of mercury.

Mercury is a toxin, which has been linked to autism in the past and other neurological disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimers disease. Thimerosal is commonly used in vaccinations and immunizations as a preservative.

While both the Center for Disease Control (CDC)…

On Wednesday, US researchers claimed that seniors who have been infected with or vaccinated against seasonal flu may have a type of immunity produced by cells that protects them from the swine flu virus.

They explained that the pandemic H1N1 virus has parts found in earlier flu strains, and some individuals over the age of 60, who may have been exposed to similar viruses in their youth, may have some latent immune cells that protect them.

"These findings indicate that human populations may have…

It is a question on parents' minds: how do they protect their youngsters from the swine flu till the vaccine is widely available? Swine flu has likely infected many thousands of children across the nation, but deaths among children aren't common. Health officers are keeping track of children's influenza deaths, but they assert it is impossible to add all influenza cases.

So they do not know what percentage of children's infections are deadly. Many experts say the H1N1 virus doesn't seem to be…

It was expected that hospitals started talking about banning visitors from seeing babies right after birth due to the threat of the H1N1 virus. The reason for this is that by banning visitors form seeing healthy newborns, they can prevent the baby from becoming infected with the H1N1 virus.

 Various pediatricians recommend various waiting periods for babies out in public.   There are already many restrictions in place for visitors in the hospital for healthy newborns, and even more for ill…