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What is Flu (influenza)

August 8, 2010

What causes the flu? The flu is caused by influenza viruses A and B. There are different strains, or types, of the flu virus every year. Influenza (flu) is a viral infection. People often use the term “flu” to describe any kind of mild illness, such as a cold or a stomach virus, that has [...]

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Is the Influenza Flu Vaccine For You

July 24, 2010

The flu vaccine is produced every year from the US. This flu vaccine is commonly know as influenza vaccine. Influenza vaccine contains a small amount of flu virus which helps your body produce antibodies to help fight off the flu. So how well does the vaccine work? That really depends on a close a match [...]

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Avian Influenza – Bird Flu FAQ

July 9, 2010

What is Avian Influenza? As the name suggests, avian influenza refers to the infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These viruses are commonly found in intestines of wild birds and these birds can carry the viruses without getting sick. However the viruses can be pathogenic to domesticated birds like chickens, ducks and [...]

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Reported Human Cases Of Bird Flu Or H5N1 Influenza

June 30, 2010

Avian influenza is an infection caused due to avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These influenza viruses occur naturally among all birds. Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines but usually do not get sick from them. However, avian influenza is very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated birds including chickens, [...]

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Influenza, Bird Flu and Homeopathy ? Can it Provide a Different Perspective?

June 12, 2010

Influenza, Bird Flu and homeopathy – can it provide a different perspective? Off course putting 160000 turkeys in a shed is a healthy, pleasant experience for them particularly as we provide all their medication in their food – and anyone who thinks differently is obviously not scientifically trained – it must be the wild [...]

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