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Avian Flu Treatment
Treatment for bird flu varies, depending on the type of virus. Did you know that the H5N1 virus is resistant to antiviral medications used to treat other types of influenza?
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Types of Avian Flu
Some parts of the world have experienced serious outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza virus in humans. This type of bird flu is very aggressive, poorly understood, and has a high death rate.
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Common Cold
Many people mistake the flu for a common cold—especially at the onset of the illness. Early in the course of influenza infection, antiviral therapy may be helpful, so it’s important to learn the differences between cold and flu symptoms.
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Its a long story hahaha. I was in the car pool driving to work,Agrium fertilizer just east of Calgary in the carseland area. I was in the back seat on the passenger side and we were travelling down the highway and you'll never guess what happened. A guy was doing a 100 and blew a stop sign hitting the side of the car. Read More
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