Influenza (flu)
Influenza is a viral disease that usually strikes between October and May. It lasts from three to five days and can be followed by fatigue for two or three weeks. It usually causes aching muscles and joints, headaches , cough and fever with a ... [... more]
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Flu (influenza)
How to recognise the symptoms of flu, plus information on vaccinations Flu is a viral infection that's most common during the winter months. We look at the symptoms it causes and how to prevent it in the first place, including information about ... [... more]
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Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza A(H5N1)
Cumulative Number of Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza A/(H5N1) Reported to WHO Cumulative Number of Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza A/(H5N1) since 28 January 2004 Cumulative Number of Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza ... [... more]
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Ten things you need to know about pandemic influenza
Avian influenza refers to a large group of different influenza viruses that primarily affect birds. On rare occasions, these bird viruses can infect other species, including pigs and humans. The vast majority of avian influenza viruses do not ... [... more]
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Avian influenza frequently asked questions
What changes are needed for H5N1 to become a pandemic virus? What is the significance of limited human-to-human transmission? What are the most important warning signals that a pandemic is about to start? Avian influenza, or "bird flu", is a ... [... more]
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Seasonal Influenza
Influenza occurs most often in winter and usually peaks between December and March in the northern hemisphere. Illnesses resembling influenza that occur in the summer are usually due to other viruses. The influenza virus is unstable and new ... [... more]
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Avian Influenza
Avian influenza is a disease of birds caused by influenza viruses closely related to human influenza viruses. Avian influenza is a disease of birds caused by influenza viruses closely related to human influenza viruses. Transmission to humans in ... [... more]
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Pandemic Influenza
Unlike ordinary seasonal influenza that occurs every winter in the UK, pandemic flu can occur at any time of the year. Pandemics arise when a new virus emerges which is capable of spreading in the worldwide population. This was the situation ... [... more]
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Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia are systemic infections caused by the bacteria Early signs and symptoms of meningococcal disease may be non-specific and therefore difficult to distinguish from influenza or other diseases. ... [... more]
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Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia are systemic infections caused by the bacteria Early signs and symptoms of meningococcal disease may be non-specific and therefore difficult to distinguish from influenza or other diseases. ... [... more]
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Use in pregnancy
Ease mild to moderate pain. For example, to ease headaches, sprains, toothache or the symptoms of a cold. Control a fever (also known as pyrexia). For example, when you have the flu (influenza). Babies and children can take paracetamol from the ... [... more]
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Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia are systemic infections caused by the bacteria Early signs and symptoms of meningococcal disease may be non-specific and therefore difficult to distinguish from influenza or other diseases. ... [... more]
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