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AAAAI: Long-lasting Cold Symptoms May Be Sinusitis

If your stuffy nose and headache last for more than two weeks, it may be more serious than a cold. Winter is prime season for sinusitis, as the condition most often results from the common cold. Allergy sufferers are also more likely to develop sinusitis. An estimated 31 million Americans develop sinusitis each year, leading to 18 million physician visits and $5.8 billion in overall health expenditures according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).
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12/01/2008 | Respiratory & Asthma - Flu / Cold / SARS | Trackback | Comments Off

Arkansas Department Of Health Sets New Record For Mass Dispensing Flu Exercise

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) set a new record for its Mass Dispensing Flu Exercise and immunized 123,172 Arkansans against influenza last week. The shots were dispensed during the mass flu vaccination clinics held statewide in 81 health units. All 75 counties were involved again this year, but the totals significantly surpassed last year's number of 103,541 vaccinations for the exercise. Dr.
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11/29/2008 | Respiratory & Asthma - Flu / Cold / SARS | Trackback | Comments Off

Oxoid Offers Range Of Tests For Influenza Virus Types A And B

Oxoid, a world leading microbiology brand, offers a range of valuable diagnostic tools for the detection of respiratory disease caused by influenza virus Types A and B. Rapid diagnosis of Influenza A or B virus infections plays an important role in patient management, influencing the use of antiviral therapy and enabling effective management and control of outbreaks. Influenza virus infections peak in the winter months1 and remain a major health concern.
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11/28/2008 | Respiratory & Asthma - Flu / Cold / SARS | Trackback | Comments Off

Antibiotics Not The Solution For Coughs, Colds And Sore Throats - The North West London Hospitals NHS Trust Reminds Residents

With the onset of winter, residents of Brent and Harrow are being reminded that antibiotics are not the solution for infections such as coughs, colds and sore throats. Dr Bharat Patel, Consultant Microbiologist at The North West London Hospitals NHS Trust, says: "Antibiotics are effective only against bacterial infections. Taking antibiotics for the wrong reasons has no benefit to the patient and can cause nasty side effects such as diarrhoea.
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11/28/2008 | Respiratory & Asthma - Flu / Cold / SARS | Trackback | Comments Off

State Public Health Director, Illinois, Reminds Of Cough Etiquette And Respiratory Hygiene

As we enter flu season, and with reports of increased number of pertussis cases in some Illinois counties, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold is reminding people of the importance of vaccinations and preventive measures that should be used to avoid getting sick. "Some northern Illinois counties are reporting an increased number of pertussis, or whooping cough, cases this year compared to 2007.
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11/28/2008 | Respiratory & Asthma - Flu / Cold / SARS | Trackback | Comments Off

Are You One Of The 260 Million Americans Who Needs Flu Vaccine? American College Of Physicians

National Influenza Vaccination Week Is December 8-14. It's flu season once again. Every year, flu infects up to 20 percent of the population, causes the hospitalization of about 200,000 people, and kills 36,000. But with plenty of flu vaccine available this year, it doesn't have to be that way.
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11/26/2008 | Respiratory & Asthma - Flu / Cold / SARS | Trackback | Comments Off

Minister For Health Dawn Primarolo To Give Evidence To Lords Science Committee On Risks Of Flu Pandemic, UK

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee, which in December 2005 published a report on the risks of pandemic influenza, will next week hold a follow-up evidence session with Dawn Primarolo MP, Minister of State for Public Health. The Committee's original report took the view that the first line of defence against a potential human influenza pandemic was effective surveillance and control of avian influenza, in particular in south east Asia.
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11/23/2008 | Respiratory & Asthma - Flu / Cold / SARS | Trackback | Comments Off

Older People Should Have The Flu Jab This Winter, Warn Experts - British Medical Journal

Despite recent doubts about its effectiveness, the influenza vaccine does give valuable protection against illness, hospital admission and death caused by influenza, and people over 65 should have the flu jab this winter, say experts on bmj.com today. Several prominent media articles have suggested that the flu vaccination programme for the over 65s is not worthwhile.
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11/20/2008 | Respiratory & Asthma - Flu / Cold / SARS | Trackback | Comments Off

Despite Warm Temperatures, Arizona Confirms First Flu Case Of The Season

Although Valley temperatures continue to loom into the mid 80's this week, the flu is right on schedule. Today, the Arizona Department of Health Services confirms the state's first case of influenza, officially kicking off the 2008-2009 flu season. The patient is an infant from Maricopa County who is now recovering at home. "We usually expect to see our first case by Thanksgiving, so this comes as no surprise," said Will Humble, ADHS Deputy Director.
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11/20/2008 | Respiratory & Asthma - Flu / Cold / SARS | Trackback | Comments Off

Mothers See Flu As Serious Health Threat, But Often Don’t Get Their Families Vaccinated

While 78 percent of mothers in the United States consider influenza a severe and potentially life-threatening disease that can strike anyone, only half say it is likely their families will get vaccinated this season, according to a new survey from the American Lung Association.
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11/19/2008 | Respiratory & Asthma - Flu / Cold / SARS | Trackback | Comments Off

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