Health Topics ...about the flu? Here are some common flu myths, busted. Flu myth: "I am already vaccinated and therefore protected from the flu." Truth: Although the flu vaccine does provide protection...Read more
Health Topics ...flu shot cannot cause the flu, since it never contains any live virus. Will I need to be vaccinated against new strains of flu, like the H1N1 virus?Flu shot requirements...Read more
Health Topics ...the flu virus specifically. They treat symptoms of the flu and help prevent the spread of flu. They include: Ways to prevent spreading the flu: frequent, proper hand-washing with soap...Read more
Health Topics ...who doesn’t look sick. So what’s your best bet? Defence! Ask your health care provider about getting the flu shot. The flu shot is the single best way to prevent...Read more
Health Topics ...flu infection if someone in the house is infected with the flu. If your child does get the flu, contact your doctor as soon as symptoms appear to find out...Read more
Health Topics Your child has caught the flu and now you must take care of them. Unfortunately, even if you’ve had a flu shot, it’s still possible to get the flu. Here’s...Read more
Health Topics Antivirals are medications used to prevent and treat infections caused by viruses. Flu antivirals work against the flu, which is caused by influenza A and influenza B viruses. Antivirals, if...Read more
Health Topics If you have diabetes, whether it’s type 1 or type 2, you are at increased risk of flu complications and severe infection. Flu complications include being hospitalized, getting pneumonia, experiencing...Read more
Health Topics If you have asthma, it doesn’t mean that you are more likely to catch the flu. However, you are at risk for flu complications and severe infection. This is because...Read more
Health Topics ...When taking care of the flu patient Make a sick room, if possible. Keeping the person with flu in a separate room can help keep the flu from spreading to...Read more
Health Topics ...likely to die of the flu or flu complications than people with any other chronic medical condition. People with heart disease aren’t the only ones who are at high risk...Read more
Health Topics ...have a weakened immune system, you are at risk of flu complications because your immune system is not able to fight the flu and other infections that may occur as...Read more
Health Topics ...about 2 per year. Many people confuse the flu with a bad cold. The following table highlights the differences between influenza and the common cold: Symptom Flu Cold Fever Usually...Read more
Health Topics ...Kawasaki disease) This group of people are also more likely to be hospitalized with the flu. Are you at risk for flu complications? If you fall into this category of...Read more
Health Topics It’s not easy when your child has the flu (influenza). As a parent, you want to do all you can to protect them and make them feel safe. The flu...Read more
Health Topics ...(e.g., diabetes, cystic fibrosis, asthma) or weakened immune systems, and children on long-term acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) treatment (e.g., children with Kawasaki disease) are also at risk for flu complications. Flu-related...Read more
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