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What is flu test?
To determine whether or not you have the influenza A or B, to help your doctor make rapid treatment decisions, and to help determine whether or not the flu has come to your community
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Also known as influenza tests, flu tests, influenza antigen test
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Influenza
The flu is an infection caused by a virus in the upper breathing passages that may also spread to the lungs. Symptoms include fever, headache, general aches and pains, and extreme exhaustion. The flu is a contagious disease in which the influenza virus is spread through the air by the coughing and sneezing of people who are already infected. The virus is inhaled into the lungs where it attacks tissues involved in breathing. People with the flu usually feel sick rather suddenly, with symptoms that may include fever, headache, and feeling very tired. These symptoms are sometimes followed by coughing and a stuffy or runny nose. Read more on
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Influenza
Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system, including your nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs. Read more on
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Influenza
The flu is a highly contagious respiratory viral infection. Spread easily by coughing, sneezing, and poor hygiene. Vaccines have been only partially effective because of new and different viral strains that are constantly changing. Read more on
www.emedicinal.com
CDC - Seasonal Influenza (Flu) - Rapid Diagnostic Testing for ...
Sep 22, 2010 ... More than 10 rapid influenza tests have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (see Influenza Diagnostic Table). ... Read more on
www.cdc.gov
Flu: Diagnosis & Tests
Influenza, aka “the flu,” is a highly contagious virus that can race through schools, offices, or nursing homes. These articles provide basics on flu risks ... Read more on
www.webmd.com
Cold and Flu Test: Is it really a cold?
Test yourself online for a cold. Using this online test will help you determine if you have a cold or something worse. Read more on
www.healthcentral.com
H1N1 Swine Flu Test – What Is the H1N1 Swine Flu Test
Oct 16, 2009 ... Many people who develop flu symptoms wonder if they need testing for H1N1 swine flu. Whether or not you will actually be tested for H1N1 ... Read more on
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FluMist
Influenza Virus Vaccine Live, Intranasal (FluMist™) is a live trivalent nasally administered vaccine intended for active immunization for the prevention of influenza. Read more on
www.druglib.com
Swine Flu Symptoms
If your child has symptoms of swine flu, you should avoid other people and call your pediatrician who might do a rapid flu test to see if he has an ... Read more on
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Bird Flu Test for Diagnosis of the Bird Flu by MedicineNet.com
A rapid lab test is now available for diagnosing the bird flu. The results of the test can be obtained within 2 to 4 hours. Read more on
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Flu
Healthy people with seasonal flu do not need to contact their GP as they will get better on their own by taking over-the-counter flu remedies, resting, and drinking plenty of fluids.
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Influenza
Flu is a respiratory infection caused by a number of viruses. The viruses pass through the air and enter your body through your nose or mouth. Between 5% and 20% of people in the U.S. get the flu each year. The flu can be serious or even deadly for elderly people, newborn babies and people with certain chronic illnesses. Symptoms of the flu come on suddenly and are worse than those of the common cold. They may include
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The flu
The flu is a contagious infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus.
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Influenza vaccine
Influenza vaccination
Seasonal flu is a highly infectious respiratory illness caused by a flu virus. It spreads rapidly through the coughs and sneezes of infected people.
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Flu, Swine
Influenza viruses are small RNA viruses that infect many mammals, including humans, birds, and swine. Before 2009, swine influenza predominately affected swine and was not transmitted often or easily to people. Even in the isolated instances in which swine influenza infected people, it had very limited ability to spread from person to person. Most cases were directly linked to contact with swine through farming or at fairs.
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Influenza A
Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine is a sub-unit (purified surface antigen) influenza virus vaccine prepared from virus propagated in the allantoic cavity of embryonated hens eggs inoculated with a specific type of influenza virus suspension containing neomycin and polymyxin. The influenza virus strain is harvested and clarified by centrifugation and filtration prior to inactivation with betapropiolactone. The inactivated virus is concentrated and purified by zonal centrifugation. The surface antigens, hemagglutinin and neuraminidase, are obtained from the influenza virus particle by further centrifugation in the presence of nonylphenol ethoxylate, a process which removes most of the internal proteins. The nonylphenol ethoxylate is removed from the surface antigen preparation. Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine is an inactivated influenza virus vaccine indicated for active immunization of persons 4 years of age and older against influenza disease caused by pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus (1). DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Based on currently available information the vaccination regimen is as follows:...
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FLU-RELIEF
Treats runny nose, sneezing, stuffy nose, fever, sinus headaches, and mild aches caused by hay fever, colds, or flu.
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Flu vaccine
Influenza (flu) vaccines are nasal sprays or injections currently composed either of live flu viruses that have been attenuated (rendered much less able to cause infection) or killed viruses (unable to replicate) that, when administered to individuals, generate an immune response that will be strong enough to protect that individual from developing influenza disease. The design of the vaccine depends on how it is usually administered, the live attenuated vaccine is usually administered by a nasal spray, while the killed virus is usually administered by an intramuscular injection (shot), usually into the deltoid (arm) muscle.
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Meningitis - H. influenzae
Haemophilus influenzae meningitis is a bacterial infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges). See also: Aseptic meningitis Meningitis Meningitis - cryptococcal Meningitis - gram-negative Meningitis - meningococcal Meningitis - pneumococcal Meningitis - staphylococcal Meningitis - tuberculous
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Avian flu
Avian influenza (or bird flu) is a highly infectious disease. It affects many species of birds, including chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese.
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www.nhs.uk