Month: February 2010

  • How long can the flu virus live on a surface

    2-8 hours is the time frame for which the viruses are likely to stay on the surfaces if left uncleaned. But the alternative is to make use of alcohol based cleansers. They would help in killing the infection on the surface immediately when wiped

  • Names of those who died in the nyc flu epidemic of 1917

    Amadeo de Souza Cardoso, Felis Arndt, Louis Botha, King Watzke , Admiral Dot , Larry Chappell, Harold Gillman, Angus Douglas, Edmond Rostand, Francisco Marto, Max Weber are a few of the names of the victims who fell prey to this NYC h1n1 flu. The flu took a toll of many such people in the year…

  • Where did the h1n1 flu originate

    Scientists believe that the first infection was in parts of Mexico in 2009.

  • How to treat swine flu

    Vaccination is the best solution for preventing swine flu. Antiviral drugs are powerful too. Relenza and Tamiflu work great if given within the first 48 hours duration

  • Can dogs get the flu

    Till November 2009, there was not even a single case reported. However on November 4, 2009, a cat was testified to have the infection since 3 of its closely associated humans had contracted this infection earlier. This was reported by the Iowa state health department. So, cats and dogs are prone to this infection

  • How many people died from the flu last year

    Around the words, as of November 2009, approximately 600000 deaths and approximately 6500 deaths have been reported in 2009. As per the reports from USA, there have been around 400 deaths and 90000 cases of infection reported last year

  • How is the swine flu transmitted

    Swine flu can be caused via the infected person’s sneeze or cough. This in turn propels infection into the air. This air when inhaled by uninfected individuals becomes the transmission agent. Another transmission carrier are the surfaces touched and items used by infected people

  • How to get rid of the flu

    Talk to your doctor and get medications. Antiviral drugs like relenza and tamilflu help.For fever, ibuprofen and acetaminophen help. Aspirin is not for people under 18 years

  • How to treat the flu

    Symptoms of flu can be alleviated with a lot of rest and increased water intake. Additionally, antibiotics can help in reducing the pain and agony due to symptoms seen. If it is swine flu, antiviral drugs like Relenza and Tamiflu can help. Consult your doctor well on time and get treated!

  • What is the swine flu

    Swine flu is an influenza Type A infection that is very analogous to that of seasonal flu. Signs can be that of seasonal flu but might also include diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. The virus is termed as 2009 H1N1 and has been testified to contain genes from pigs, birds and humans