Featured Health Conditions
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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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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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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