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Up until earlier this year, no one had even heard of swine flu. Now, as it's swept through at least 70 countries, including the United States, swine flu has become part of our collective consciousness. Read More
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Featured Colds & Infections ArticlesGet Through Cold and Flu Season Symptom FreeAs the temperature drops and more people head indoors, cold and flu germs will be circulating in full force. And while no one wants to get sick, if you have asthma, you know that you're at increased risk for experiencing side effects. But you don't have to feel doomed to suffer from the consequences.Four Completely Gross Children’s IllnessesDo Allergies Compromise Your Immunity?5 Surprising Spots for GermsChildren and Cold Meds: A Dangerous CombinationView All Colds & Infections ArticlesColds & Infections NewsSeasonal flu may hit Europe after H1N1: experts
Fri, November 6, 2009
The H1N1 pandemic flu virus could kill up to 40,000 people across Europe and be followed by seasonal flu waves that could kill the same number, European health experts said on Friday. The Sweden-based European Center for Disease Prevention and Control said epidemics of H1N1, known as swine flu, were now affecting almost all countries in the European Union but it could not predict how intense the peaks would be.
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Play Video NowView All Colds & Infections VideosColds & Infections Tip: Don't ShareIt can be difficult to avoid getting a cold if someone in your household has one, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself. Use plastic cups or glasses whenever possible (don't share them). Since germs can survive for several hours on cloth towels, designate a separate towel for each family member. After washing your hands, use a disposable paper towel to dry them. |
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