Swine flu has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the alert level phase 5. This implies that rapid human-to-human spread..
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Swine flu is a highly contagious respiratory disease that is caused by swine influenza virus. H1N1 type od influenza is responsible for current..
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Children younger than five years are at higher risk for flu complications and severe illness. The risk for flu complications and severe illness is higher in..
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In people with asthma influenza - seasonal flu or H1N1 flu increases the risk of severe illness and serious complications. Asthma increases the risk of hospitalization..
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Planning for swine flu control in office: Some suggested actions are; Do not rely on vaccination alone to prevent infection in every employee..
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As the name suggests, the swine flu virus originated from pigs. It had caused an endemic in pigs before it found its way into humans. Those who are in close..
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During pregnancy, the natural immune system of the body is further suppressed. Therefore, the chances of contracting any sort of infection is high. If there is a swine flu..
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Swine flu is a respiratory disease caused by the H1N1 virus. It was initially found in pigs but later spread to humans too. The most popular treatment through..
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H1N1 influenza virus is a new type of flu virus and as most people do not have resistance to it, it spreads rapidly. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of flu..
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Most of us didn't get past our morning coffee (or chai) today without hearing a news update on the outbreak of swine flu. We are told that the threat of..
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