Understanding Flu Like Symptoms

October 21, 2012 | by  | Flu Basics

Flu like symptoms Typically have the same characteristics those of normal flu. From a different point of view, these symptoms can be representative of other illnesses such as cancer, herpes, pneumonia or even AIDS. The level of severity is much higher than standard flu and if not identified at the proper moment, might cause major [...]

Swine Flu Symptoms

October 10, 2012 | by  | Flu Basics

Review common swine flu symptoms The turn of the century has been marked by the epidemic of the condition referred to as swine flu. Interestingly, the precautions taken to prevent the onslaught of the condition were more stringently applied than those recommended for the silent and faster killers in the form of the HIV virus [...]

Stomach Flu Symptoms

October 10, 2012 | by  | Flu Basics

Do you really know what stomach flu symptoms are? Stomach flu, as the name suggests, is the flu (cough, cold and fever) that is the result of an infection or is in some way triggered off by a stomach dominated condition. The flu, like its counterparts that go by various other names such as swine [...]

Flu Virus Symptoms

October 10, 2012 | by  | Flu Basics

Do you really know what flu virus symptoms are? Getting down under the flu virus is a real ordeal. The condition ushers in body pain and even fatigue as it abates. The virus thrives in certain conditions and it is but natural that the hygiene maintained and diet play a vital role in prevention and [...]

First Flu Symptoms

October 9, 2012 | by  | Flu Basics

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Those First Flu Symptoms Flu symptoms are as mild as a body ache that lasts and disappears as soon as a wink or as severe as persistent fever and a chesty cough that show no signs of abating. Flu or influenza is the result of a viral infection caused by three [...]

Early Flu Symptoms

October 9, 2012 | by  | Flu Basics

Could these be early flu symptoms? The influenza virus of flu as we normally refer to it is the result of a viral infection. All the three types of influenza virus, A, B, and C bring on their own unique symptoms, which are but subtly different. Early flu symptoms need to be necessarily recognized to [...]

Bird Flu Symptoms

October 9, 2012 | by  | Flu Basics

Do you really know what bird flu symptoms are? Like swine flu, bird flu too has made people around the world sit up and question the role of the environment and all the creatures we share it with in our health and well-being. Like the name suggests, the bird flu symptoms is attributed to a [...]

About Symptoms of the Flu

October 9, 2012 | by  | Flu Basics

What are the symptoms of the flu? The flu is an infectious disease caused by viruses. Among the most common symptoms we can mention chills, fever, sore throat, headache, muscle pains, cough, feeling of weakness and general discomfort. People often confuse flu with the common cold. However, everybody must know that flu is a much [...]

What are Flu Symptoms in Children?

October 9, 2012 | by  | Flu Basics

What are the flu symptoms in children? Children often suffer from flu. It is easy to catch the disease among other children – in kindergarten, at school and in the park. The most common symptom is a very high fever, kids usually have much higher temperature than adults. In case of flu there can be [...]

Flu Shot Symptoms and Side Effects

October 9, 2012 | by  | Flu Basics

Flu shot symptoms in children A lot of people take a flu shot every year. Every year a lot of them also consider getting their children a flu shot. All parents should know that today the flu shot is recommended for children who are even only 6 months old. Of course the flu shot may [...]