2 What are Natural Flu Remedies?

Unfortunately, the flu season is upon us and there’s nothing that we can do about that. There are plenty of people who get the flu and then there are many who do not. There are plenty of ways to keep you from getting the swine flu or any flu bug this year using natural methods, including natural flu remedies.

The most important thing you can do is to boost how your body fights off infections. That means to boost your immune system. When your body is in the best shape that it is in, it can easily fight off infections. One of the easiest natural ways is to take Vitamin C. It can be found in many different foods and drinks these days. Citrus fruits used to be the common foods to eat or drink as a way to get your vitamin C. Now, you can also get it in the cereals you eat, boosted orange juice, milk and even yogurt. There are lots of foods that companies put additional vitamin C into these days.

My favorite of all natural flu remedies is Echinacea. It is used as by many homeopathic companies as a way to boost one’s immunity and to provide a shield against colds. It has also been known to reduce any symptoms that you might experience, if you already have a cold or flu. And, it can help reduce the duration of your cold.




The best way to keep your own cold or virus from spreading is to cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough. It used to be a common thing taught by parents and school teachers. Putting your hand over your mouth is good, but putting a Kleenex over your nose and mouth is even better. This is especially true because it covers a larger portion of your mouth and nose than just your hand.

Sleep is one thing that many of us don’t get much of these days. Believe it or not, sleep is one of the most important things to keep us from being susceptible to colds, viruses and the swine flu. It’s because a good amount of sleep helps to repair our bodies and build up our immune system. Sleep will also reduce our stress level which helps to keep our immune system strong.

Most people also do not get enough exercise. It is a fact that exercise brings about a healthy body and as well boosts our immune system. Not only that but there also other great benefits, such as reducing asthma, obesity and diabetes.

No one likes bees, but bee pollen or honey is a natural remedy as well as an immune system builder as well.

And, of course, the age old adage – wash your hands. Our parents told us to do so, our schools teach us this and so does every public broadcast. By washing our hands properly we reduce the chance that we will pick up or even propagate any germs such as the swine flu or H1N1. The best thing to do in this case is to wash for a good 15 to 20 seconds and cover the entire surface of your hand.

There are many more natural flu remedies to fight the flu this season, but the best way is certainly through prevention.

1 How to recognize flu infection

In the season of frequent illness are.

As we look around us - everyone complains of the "virus" or "cold".
Some cough, others have chills, third vomit ....
In a bad day and we get sick.

How do we know that we have the flu?

Here are the main flu symptoms that are supporting at diagnosis:
- The Full health chills and fever - 39 -40 degrees.
- Pain In joints and muscles
- Full Looseness and adinamiya - are confined to bed
- You Have cough, vomiting, diarrhea
- Skin and visible mucous membranes are pale
Its presence in patients with the same symptoms in our immediate environment - family, friends, colleagues.

In the presence of 3 or more of these symptoms, the first is always required in the diagnosis of influenza.

Flu symptoms

Common flu symptoms include sudden fever and chills, cough, muscle aches, headache, fatigue and weakness. Influenza patients may complain of a stuffy nose and sore throat. Only chicken soup will not go if you want to treat the flu. Immediately go to the doctor if you notice symptoms of influenza. Treatment with antiviral must begin no later than 2 days after onset of symptoms.

Cold or flu - visit to the doctor

Colds and flu have similar symptoms. It is important to establish the difference between cold and flu and visit your doctor no later than 2 days of onset of symptoms, if you suspect you have the flu.

Cold or flu in children - a visit to the pediatrician

Children are the group that often develops as a result of influenza secondary complications such as bronchitis, otitis, etc.

Influenza infection occurs with many unusual symptoms - sudden onset of high body temperature, severe fatigue, denial of food, dry irritating cough, muscle aches. These symptoms can occur in other acute respiratory diseases. The most reliable diagnosis is evidence of influenza virus by washes of the rhinopharynx, and in a later stage - detection of influenza antibodies in the serum of children.

In all cases appropriate visiting pediatrician to assess the child's condition.

Flu or cold - recognizing symptoms

And cold and flu are viral infections that have similar symptoms, such as cough and sore throat. Cold is usually mild and affects the area of the pharynx, while the flu usually more severe, with symptoms that include sudden onset of fever, accompanied by pain in joints and muscles.

Measures at the first symptoms of flu

At first suspicious signs of influenza should start with plenty of fluid intake (herbal teas, broths), many vitamins - mandatory and vitamin C; lots of fresh fruits and vegetables; monitoring body temperature (especially in children - at least 3-4 times daily).

Relieve the symptoms of flu

How about a nice cup of tea?

Take plenty of fluids - especially hot drinks, which can relieve feelings like a broken.
Vacationing is also essential to deal with the flu, also gives you a good reason to stay up late in bed.
Flu remains infected 3 or 4 days after the onset of symptoms, so I stay at home and be treated to reduce the risk of infecting someone else.

Signs and symptoms of infection with flu A H1N1

Signs of influenza A H1N1 "swine flu" are similar to the flu, including lifting of fever, cough, headache, muscle pain and joint pain, sore throat, runny nose, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea.

1 Dangerous summer flu 2014

Beware because the end can be fatal!

New summer flu threatens human health and brings death. The reason is that viruses are particularly dangerous and are activated by temperature changes. Suffering from flu this summer, if not pay attention to yourself and treat yourself can get severe complications. These are ear infections, pneumonia, tonsillitis very serious and lead to death.

Virologists warned that unlike the winter flu in the summer form of flu no protective equipment. Because pathogens are fragile and can be easily changed. According to health professionals, methods of disease prevention are extremely small. These are adopting immunostimulants, strong and healthy food and avoid contact with people who sneeze, cough and a fever.

New dangerous summer flu

This is serious, if only for seven days the incidence of flu jumped by twenty percent, warn doctors.

In the initial flu symptoms are blown and pimples all over the body of the child. They confuse doctors that children may be suffering from scarlet fever and treated so. If you do not take the necessary measures, the consequences can be severe, even fatal.

Experts say that children born after 2005 are less at risk from swine flu. The reason is that in the vaccines which have their fight against ingredients and forms of otitis.


However, doctors warn that the smallest flu symptoms people should consult a doctor and seek professional help rather than resort to self-medication. In many cases, it can lead to fatal consequences, even to a tragic end.

3 Why men are more vulnerable to the flu virus?

Men with more testosterone are more likely to get sick from the flu, as they have a weak immune system, finds a new study by scientists from Stanford University in the U.S.A.

Scientists say high levels of testosterone are directly related to the weakness of the immune system. To this conclusion they reached after watching a weakened response to vaccines against influenza virus in men with more testosterone. The data obtained are one of the versions explaining the greater sensitivity of males to various infections.

Men with high testosterone produced less anti-viral antibodies in the application of the flu vaccine, but did those with lower levels of the hormone in plasma had a profound immune response to force , as in women.

Science has long known that men are more susceptible to bacterial, viral and parasitic infections and less influenced not only by the influenza vaccines, but also against those for yellow fever , measles, hepatitis and other diseases.



Unlike men women exhibit beneficial effects of vaccination because of increased concentrations of immune cells.

According to the study authors first study focuses on gender differences in the immune system, however , the findings show that gender is a major determinant clear variability of the immune response.
The obvious question that arises: why nature has created the male sex hormone like Achilles heel ?

As testosterone hormone determines the strength and masculinity , the severity of muscle and body hair on men . Why their increased resistance poses a risk to weaken the resistance of men to various infectious diseases ?

Scientists propose an evolutionary explanation for this - the representatives of males are more prone to violence and injuries and that somewhere weakens the immune system. At the same time, it plays a life-saving role as a higher incidence of infection that is triggered by aggressive behavior and walking hunting restricts men for acts of violence and unnecessary risk.

In addition , they are more susceptible to influenza, men with higher levels of testosterone, apparently will fight harder and with flu symptoms. To fight flu symptoms need our body to produce anti bodies that fight the flu virus. When we are unable to produce these anti bodies, we are unable to deal with the flu symptoms.

1 Flu symptoms 2014: 20 children died of swine flu H1N1.

This year's fearsome flu virus hit the U.S. by storm and continues to spread. According to the latest report by federal health officials, it is left behind for 20 dead children until 20 January. Their number has doubled since the last report of the Center for Control and Prevention of Disease about deaths from pediatric flu.
 For many people, the flu is nothing more than a fever, cough, and muscle aches. But health officials society warn that many cases of infection with flu virus with fatal outcome, the death of the patient.

Influenza can be deadly not only for children and the elderly.

In its weekly report , the Center for Control and Prevention of Disease reports that highest rate of people hospitalized reported in people aged 65 years or older . The next increase in hospitalization groups, ages 0 to 4 years and 50 to 64 years . However, 61% of hospitalized cases were people aged 18 to 64 years.
 Between 3,000 and 49,000 people die from flu diseases each year in the U.S. , according CDC and this year will be different.

A recent case of a deceased child of the influenza virus is Savannah Hyden. She died during the second week of January in hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital near Vanderbilt University near Nashville. Savannah 's parents say that she did not accept the flu vaccine this year.
The girl developed a bacterial infection after contracting infection with influenza. Infection is caused cardiac arrest and later the girl's death.
Savannah Hyden 's mother is shocked that only three days after her daughter had flu symptoms had already been placed on life support systems.




Another child died earlier this month from the flu, Lydia Christine Kizziar of Carrollton, Texas. They were 13 years old , and her younger sister is currently in hospital and is struggling with the same disease. This year Texas is severely affected by swine flu and is one of the strongest flu outbreaks. H1N1 virus atтack the southern U.S. and threatening residents in the country.

Kaitlyn Mills of Bossier City, Louisianan , 8, is another victim of this year's flu virus . And she died in the first half of January after infection with swine flu H1N1. Death occurred just one day after the parents have noticed that show flu symptoms.

Ronan Burgess - 5 year boy of Oregon, also died of the swine flu virus H1N1.
25% of patients who go to hospital and were tested for influenza have been positive
result, according CDC.
During the last flu season, at the same time of the year there was 25 children died from influenza. Health officials remind that if patients with influenza treated in time, there is much more likely to recover completely. There are antiviral drugs that fight effectively with flu viruses, but should be implemented on time.

Flu Vaccine.

Health officials recommend everyone over the age of six months to get the flu shot. People at high risk of serious flu complications include young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease and people 65 years and older.

Flu Prevention

Health authorities I warn people to protect themselves from contact with sick people with the flu. Avoid places where usually many people congregate, such as metro, shopping centers, train stations, even cinema and theaters. Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your mouth, eyes and nose when you're out. Influenza virus lasts up to 72 hours on surfaces ipredmeti. In a study done at the home of a family with a sick child, it was found that influenza viruses have 60% ​​of the furniture and belongings in the home. If you do not have running hot water to wash your hands, then use wet wipes or alcohol gel to disinfect hands. When you are outside, especially if there is crowding, wear a mask on his face. If you do not have a mask, put the scarf in front of your nose and ustatsi.
 If you feel sick and you suspect you have the flu, limit contact to a minimum so as not to spread the disease .

0 Flu symptoms 2014: Flu epidemic 2014. Deaths from H1N1 flu virus increasing.

Health authorities reported that the incidence of flu in Texas are widespread and increasing.

With five percent is increased incidence of flu, according to the Center for Disease Control. Denton health department workers said they're treating hundreds of new flu cases, with most being the H1N1 strain of the virus. Increase in the number of patients with flu, monitor and The Dallas County Health and Human Services Department.

Health workers say they do not know when the flu season will reach its peak, but it certainly is now on the rise.
On this occasion of DCHHS I warn that now is the time to get your flu vaccine if you have not already done so. Reported as having less than 2000 shots and flu season has not yet reached its peak . So in late January and early February, it will be very difficult to find a flu shot.

"With the cold snap we've been experiencing most people returning sick and go to jobs and schools, and to pass it ," said Jose Aguillar department Tarrant County Public Health.

Four states have the highest activity of influenza viruses as The CDC's FluView tool, which tracks Influenza and influenza-like illnesses. These are Texas, Mississippi, Alabama and Iowa.

The Associated Press reported that the H1N1 flu strain known as swine flu is linked to several deaths in Texas. Including the death by the end of December last year, 30 year-old from Euless.




For seven deaths from H1N1 flu virus better known as swine flu, reported by California State Department of Public Health . All deaths under the age of 65.

Still continued investigation of 28 deaths in California , in order to determine whether they are caused by the swine flu. The number of children who died from H1N1 swine flu to 01/10/2014 in Texas was 5. And there continue to monitor the increase of people infected with this flu strain .

In 2009, H1N1 caused a worldwide pandemic. The main risk groups for this flu are children, pregnant women, people with chronic diseases and the elderly over 65 years of age. This year, however, infected with swine flu are mainly young people and adults under the age of 65.

In 4 of 5 deaths in Canada's Thunder Bay also confirmed that the H1N1 virus is the cause. And , as we know in Canada was recorded and the first case of H5N1 bird flu in North America, in which a young woman died after returned from a trip to China.

Experts expect a dramatic rise in cases of flu in February and March when the normal flu season is at its peak.

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that now is the time to get your flu vaccine if you have not done so. For some risk groups , even recommended to get vaccinated every 6 months.

0 Flu symptoms 2014: H5N1 bird flu death in Canada

In Canada, health officials confirmed the first death from H5N1 bird flu in North America! Deceased woman from Canadian province of Alberta, which has been recently traveled to China.

According to the Minister of Health Canada Rona Ambrose this an isolated case
and there is no danger of the disease spreading, and even less of a bird flu epidemic.

During this flu season in Alberta 10 people have died from swine flu H1N1.

Be sure to read: Flu symptoms 2014: Swine flu is prevalent in flu season 2013/2014

The bird flu H5N1 infects the lower respiratory tract in the lungs and causes
acute viral pneumonia, which in many cases causes the death of the patient.

WHO reported that H5N1 avian influenza is transmitted difficult from person to person , but when people infected with it the mortality rate is about 60%.




Over the last decade in 15 countries around the world were detected 650 cases of avian flu, and 60% of them are fatal.

Only in 2013 reported cases of bird flu were 38 , and 24 of them proved fatal.
Canadian residents have been warned to be especially careful when visiting China, since 60% of cases with fatal outcome.

The virus can lead to a new global bird flu pandemic, the World Health Organization warned in May 2013 in the same year the plague started in China.

Experts say that if the H5N1 virus to mutate and become easily transmissible between humans, the public health consequences could be very serious.

Timothy O'Leary, a spokesman for the WHO, said the organization will not change their risk assessments of H5N1, in view of this development.

Be sure to read: Flu symptoms 2014: New Bird Flu Strain, H10N8 kill woman in China!

He said: "It usually takes 2-8 days for symptoms of H5N1 appear So if someone were infected then we would probably know about it by now..."

"There is reason for concern, but it seems that this is an isolated incident. It was imported from outside North America. 'll Be surprised if there are any cases related to this one from China. 's Hard for people to get it ."

Canadian authorities have followed up with all close contacts of the infected person and offered Tamiflu as a precaution. None of them have bird flu symptoms.

0 Flu symptoms 2014: Swine flu is prevalent in flu season 2013/2014

And this flu season, swine flu will be one of the major circulating flu viruses. Therefore we again draw attention to this flu and review basic information about him.

Swine flu A H1N1 exhibits the same symptoms as seasonal flu. There are, however, small features, which we will outline below.

From November through December 2013, CDC has received a number of reports of severe respiratory illness among young and middle-aged adults, many of whom were infected with influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 (pH1N1) virus. Multiple pH1N1-associated hospitalizations, including many requiring intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and some fatalities have been reported. The pH1N1 virus that emerged in 2009 caused more illness in children and young adults, compared to older adults, although severe illness was seen in all age groups. While it is not possible to predict which influenza viruses will predominate during the entire 2013-14 influenza season, pH1N1 has been the predominant circulating virus so far. For the 2013-14 season, if pH1N1 virus continues to circulate widely, illness that disproportionately affects young and middle-aged adults may occur.

According to information from the website of the CDC!

Symptoms of swine flu :

Sudden weakness - one can hardly continue to work, training, learning, and to perform any kind of activities
Temperature is above 38 degrees Celsius
Anorexia
Nausea and vomiting
Pneumonia more of the 2nd or 3rd day
Aching muscles of the eyes, eyeballs and all body

When not taken measures and adequate treatment occurs death from respiratory failure.
Patients respond well to use of medications Tamiflu and Relenza.

Be sure to read :  Flu Symptoms 2013 - Swine flu AH1N1

What you need to know about swine flu?

- Swine flu spreads from person to person transmission of fluid droplets or direct contact
- Carriers of the virus are contact and can carry the virus one day after he was picked up and up to 7 days after symptoms occur
- The virus is transmitted by sneezing and coughing
- It has been shown that the virus is influenced by the successful preparations Tamiflu and Relenza

Reported cases of swine flu so far run from mild to moderate.

Registered deaths from swine flu less than seasonal flu.
Prevention is by wearing masks and frequent hand washing. So far, doctors say that the virus is heavier than a normal flu virus and there is no need for people to panic at the mention of swine flu.

0 Flu symptoms 2014: New Bird Flu Strain, H10N8 kill woman in China!

73 -year-old woman died in China of a new strain of bird flu - virus H10N8, Reuters reported. Case in Nanchang, capital of Jiangxi is single, and the risk that the virus will spread to people is small.

The woman died on 6 December 2013 year as a result of respiratory failure and shock. She sought hospital treatment on November 30 with severe pneumonia. Several days later died of respiratory failure and shock . Prior to infection with the virus, the woman went to the local market for live poultry. People who have been in close contact with the woman , were not detected flu symptoms.

Unnamed experts speculate that this is the single and the risk of spreading the virus and flu epidemic is very small.

Bird flu strain H10N8 has not been detected in humans until now. In August, scientists reported the first case of transmission of viruses like H7N9 from person to person.




People should not panic, because the virus is "fragile and limited", explains the doctor .

In the boom of the avian flu strain H7N9 in China at least 139 people fell ill and 45 of them died. The degree of mortality dramatically decreases from the end of June to now. Cases of H7N9 were found in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Although China has previously detected H10N8 in wild and domestic birds, this is the first ever report of H10N8 isolated from a patient. Given the potentially unpredictable behaviour of influenza viruses, vigilance and close monitoring is needed.

WHO reports that outside of China, the virus has been found in at least six countries (Italy, USA, Canada, South Korea, Sweden and Japan) in poultry since 1965 year. For people infected with flu virus strain H10N7 was reported from Egypt and Australia. All these patients were admitted with mild clinical signs have fully recovered.

How to prevent of bird flu :

Avoid contact with sick or dead poultry. Keep children away from poultry.
Avoid touching any surfaces that may have been contaminated with poultry feces or blood.
Do not eat raw or undercooked poultry. Cook poultry to internal temperature of 70°C (until meat is not pink in the centre) and do not touch cooked meat with raw meat.
Clean cooking implements that have been in contact with raw meat before re-using.
Wash hands regularly, especially after handling poultry, while cooking and before eating.
Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
WHO does not recommend any specific measures be applied to travellers at this time.
Poultry, poultry products (eggs) and pork can be safely consumed provided they are properly cooked and properly handled during food preparation.

0 Flu symptoms 2013: Chinese bird flu is resistant to drugs

Scientists have discovered a mutation in the new strain of bird flu, showed for the first time in humans in March this year in China, which makes it resistant to key drug without limiting its ability to spread among mammals, Reuters reported, citing published in the journal " Nature Communications ".

The discovery means that unlike seasonal flu strains that often become more difficult transmissible when develop resistance to drugs such as "Tamiflu" to "Roche", the new virus of  bird flu H7N9 has not lost its ability to spread, although developed resistance.





And while it does not strain H7N9 potential to cause a human pandemic, researchers say doctors should be more cautious use of antiviral medications in the treatment of infection with it and be able to use other drugs besides Tamiflu, like Relenza to "GlaxoSmithKline".


"Usually drug resistance damage of viruses, but what surprised us is that in the case of H7N9 resistance does not diminish its ability to spread" says Nicole Bouvier, head of the research team from the hospital "Mount Sinai" in New York.

Experts remind that there is still no evidence of continuing and easy spreading H7N9 strain among people. Published in August scientific analysis, however, offer the most convincing evidence to date that the virus is able to "jump" from person to person and has the potential to cause a human flu pandemic.

In a separate study, experts from the U.S. announced this week that while it is not impossible H7N9 to become easily transmissible from person to person , the virus will have to pass through multiple mutations to achieve it. This means that scientists around the world should continue to monitor it "vigilant" and monitor for signs that developed similar potential .

0 Flu symptoms 2013: New flu knocks us just 30 minutes

Only half an hour later we are with temperature and cough .

Epidemiologists revealed that this year we will be attacked by terrible flu with rapid damage to the human body. A few hours after infect 'll be knocked out of bed the usual flu symptoms such as fever, muscle aches and malaise. Experts add that the virus this year will be slightly stronger than last year.


The most dangerous in the new flu strain that spread really fast and actually almost no incubation period. In lower organisms concerned can be broken down within half an hour, and at first did not understand what this is all about.

However, the consequences are severe, because the pain in the throat and whooping cough may continue for weeks, if not timely action is taken. This year's flu strain poses dangers and must go to the GP if misfortune overtake us. As soon as you feel the onset of flu symptoms persist main doctor.

According to experts, self generally lies countless dangers. First is unnecessary for antibiotics that improper dosage can cause serious effects on the kidneys and liver. Furthermore, some of the drugs is quite possible to unlock any allergic reaction, but unfamiliar with the composition of drugs a person can fall right on that.





 Note, however, that a visit to the GP can save you from many unpleasant consequences of flu. Timely medical assistance will help you much more quickly to fight off flu symptoms and healed completely.

1 Flu symptoms 2013: Cold or flu - the difference can be important

Symptoms of the flu and the common cold are similar, but diseases are different

So called  common cold and flu are the most common diseases in the autumn- winter season. Apart from being purely a health issue - they are often confused with each other , as many of their symptoms are the same, their importance is growing more and socially. In many countries, statistics show that 70% of the temporary incapacity of the working age population was due to these seemingly harmless diseases. The tools which are used for their treatment are generally higher than those for the treatment of diabetes, for example. These diseases are not only widespread, but also costly to society, so their prevention and treatment are paying more attention.

The flu and the common cold are different diseases, although occurring in similar ways. Both of respiratory infections, i.e. respiratory tract infections caused by viruses. If common cold is misdiagnosed as the flu, it's not a problem. Rarely, and only in the worst case it may lead to secondary bacterial infections of the ears or sinuses, which are treated with an antibiotic. However, if the flu is misdiagnosed as a common cold and do not take more serious measures, there is a potential risk of serious, even life-threatening complications (such as pneumonia).


Some of the flu symptoms and common cold symptoms are similar, but the two diseases can be distinguished. In contrast to influenza, in which the beginning is suddenly mostly colds gradually - 2-3 days after infection with the virus. The first symptoms are usually irritation and sore throat, followed by sneezing and runny nose with plenty of runny nose, malaise, headache. The temperature most frequently is not raised (at least not substantially ) which also differs in comparison with influenza - with its temperature tends to rise to the higher values. 2-3 days after the beginning of the cold may occur a slight cough. Sometimes the symptoms are more severe in infants and young children - in their temperature can be raised to 39-40 ° C.

Colds usually last between 2 and 7 days. Common cold is a disease which may be caused by more than 200 different viruses - most often they are of the group of the rhinoviruses, but may be from other groups - e.g. coronaviruses, adenoviruses, respiratory syncytial viruses, coxsackie, echo virus and others. Therefore, a variety of agents to the production of a vaccine against cold impossible. To reduce the incidence, it is necessary for people to increase their own defenses and to reduce contact with potential virus carriers.

0 Flu vaccine: Scientists develop new flu vaccine.

 In recent months, U.S. scientists develop new flu vaccine, and their goal is to create a tool to more effectively protect the people of the coming flu pandemic wave.

With the end of summer and the temperature drops, slowly comes and the season of serious disease for which scientists do not stop looking for a cure. Unlike other vaccines, such as hepatitis B, measles, mumps, polio, thie flu vaccine is improving every year.

In the U.S., even now there are proposals by pediatricians children 6 years and older to be vaccinated as soon as the new vaccine becomes available.

According to the Centre for prevention and control of diseases in the U.S. seasonal flu vaccines reduced to 60% risk of becoming ill.

Experts constantly monitor flu viruses to identify those that are most likely to cause sick humans. After the identification, however, it takes at least six months in order to create a vaccine.

The main problem here comes from the long period during which the development of a vaccine takes. Meanwhile, the virus can evolve significantly and then created a vaccine would not be effective enough.

Researchers working on a revolutionary prevention of influenza - a vaccine to protect against all types of influenza viruses, ie seeking "universal flu vaccine". Its development is at an experimental stage, and initial clinical studies suggest that its creation is completely feasible.

Universal vaccine will provide longer protection. It is also planned to be called once like that measles.

What is the prevention of influenza and acute respiratory diseases?
When is the right time to be vaccinated against influenza?

Means of prevention are divided into two major groups - non-specific and specific.

Limit the spread of non-specific causes of respiratory infections such as covering your mouth and nose with a mask or cloth in speaking, sneezing and coughing, frequent replacement and disposal of used masks at designated locations, good personal hygiene, frequent hand washing and rubbing with wipes or disinfectant.

Specific tools include preparations with specific action regarding influenza viruses - flu vaccines and antivirals.

Essential for the prophylaxis of influenza are the current flu vaccines, which are characterized by good tolerability and proven effectiveness.

Vaccination is held in the fall, at least about 1 month before the beginning of the epidemic, as post-vaccination immunity is formed 15-20 days after vaccination. For our latitudes are the most suitable months from October to November, maybe September.

In humans, for which immunization is strongly recommended, but has not been made in time, the vaccine may be administered in December, taking into account the time required for producing immunity - not less than 2 weeks.

Prophylaxis with antiviral drugs is not recommended as standard practice for a number of reasons, including the risk of selecting resistant strains. In any particular case the decision should be made by a specialist.

What should be the prevention of influenza and acute respiratory diseases in at-risk groups?

The only reliable means of protection from flu influenza vaccines. Therefore, they are highly recommended for risk groups.

For people at risk who have not been immunized because of contraindications, no vaccine or other reasons can be applied to prevent antiviral drugs with a prescription.

What other measures can we take to boost immunity to prevent illness during the winter ?

We must not forget that vaccines protect only the included influenza strains, ie from a serious illness, " flu" during the season, and the development of complications. To prevent other causes of acute respiratory disease should not forget some simple rules, often ventilate the premises and hand washing with warm water and soap.

Other measures to reduce exposure to air pollution indoors than solid fuel stoves, smoking, etc..

Full and proper nutrition is also important. It is extremely important to promote breastfeeding of infants for 6 months.

Provision of adequate sleep and rest is also an important measure to improve the overall health and prevention of flu and other respiratory diseases in winter.

0 Flu symtoms: And this fall, we are not insured by the flu mutation

- What are the forecasts for the expected influenza strains in the new season ? Expect surprises?

Right now it is difficult to make predictions . Influenza viruses have not appeared yet in the Northern Hemisphere.

According to the World Health Organization can expect the emergence of flu strains AH1N1 California, it is possible in some areas to meet and flu strains of AH3N2 Perth , which is known to us from two years ago.

This is somewhat reassuring that the two flu strains have passed through our society and should have some residual immunity in people who have suffered them . On the other hand , as we know , one of the flu virus is very variable , and should not exclude new mutations.

Therefore, to estimate what will be the flu pandemic wave weak or strong by now I can't say.

- A wave of influenza vaccines which will be suitable to use?

If the patient himself has fluctuations what flu vaccine to accept it you should consult your doctor , who advised him most suitable . Putting flu vaccine is a personal choice . In the U.S. the new flu season will be available already and the new quadrivalent flu vaccine . It first includes 4 flu strains - two type A strains and two strains of type B. This provides better protection against flu.

- There are different opinions . Some are opposed to vaccination , others supporters of flu vaccine. Who should be vaccinated?

Experts say that everyone should be vaccinated . This is the only and most secure way to protect not only the flu , but for all diseases for which immunizations are developed . However, there are people who do not need to be vaccinated . Who are you can see in our previous post:
http://stomachflu-symptoms.blogspot.com/2013/09/flu-vaccine-for-you-and-your-children.html

- Which risk groups is recommended to be vaccinated?

Indeed, this is the most important problem. No illusions that flu vaccination should be performed on the entire population. We have no such goals, but to the 2014-2015 season , the need to achieve 75% coverage of vulnerable groups. They are very well defined . These are people over 65 and those with chronic respiratory , heart , internal and metabolic diseases. In fact, this is a large group , it covers the most common diseases. Experience shows that these people must be protected because these complications after suffering flu are most severe , and in some cases fatal.

- What should I do to avoid infection with influenza?

Flu vaccine is the best way. But in life there are different reasons to put it . In this case, always with great skepticism advised to avoid contact with sick . This is impossible . At the beginning of flu epidemics is very large number of people who take the virus. Secondly it is very easy to submit , because becoming airborne . And when sneezing , coughing in public transport , shops and other infection becomes very effective . It is an illusion to say that socially active people can avoid contacts .

- Really treat flu or fight it on foot?

We miss " flu culture " in which at the first flu symptoms - fever , sore throat , coughing , sneezing, we should stop going to work to avoid jeopardizing their colleagues. Unfortunately, these are rare cases.

0 Flu vaccine for you and your children

 The children are one most at risk groups vulnerable to viruses that cause flu. In the U.S. each year are hospitalized more than 20 000 children under 5 years of age with flu symptoms or complications from influenza , such as pneumonia.The flu vaccine can to protect children from serious diseases and even death.
 Most often in the hospital receives children ill flu under 2 years of age. Also, children between the ages of 2 and 4 often seek medical care from GPs or in emergency centers.

Who and when to be vaccinated against flu?

 The flu vaccine is recommended for all , starting with children from 6 months age by US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

 To have a greater effect than the flu vaccine is advisable to be vaccinated immediately when vaccines are available in the fall. The objective is to sufficiently during your body to build immunity against influenza virus before flu season is in height. If your child turns 6 months old, in the middle of winter , not
worry . No problem to get your flu shot, even in late January or beginning of February .

How many times should be vaccinated?

 Your physician can tell you how many doses you need , you and your child . some children St require 2 doses of influenza vaccine , especially if you get vaccinated for the first time .
 This year, the U.S. market will show the new quadrivalent flu vaccine can eliminate the need for 2 doses of flu shot.

When you shouldn't be vaccinated against the flu?

 Should not be vaccinated adults and children who have an allergy to eggs.
The reason is that influenza vaccines grown in chicken eggs and contain scars
egg protein .
Not called influenza vaccine to children under 6 months.
Not vaccinated people who have had a severe reaction to a previous vaccination .
Flu vaccine is put to children and adults with the illness with fever .
After they pass the disease can be vaccinated .
If you have questions about whether or not to vaccinate , popitayde your doctors .

Why each year the flu vaccine is changed?

 Each year, scientists develop a new influenza vaccine based on the flu strains which have been in circulation previous flu season . Over the past 30 years influenza vaccines protect against three different flu strains , two strains of influenza type A and one strain of type B. This year, for the first time will be placed quadrivalent flu vaccine that will protect against 2 strains of type B.
 Influenza type A strains are those that cause flu epidemicsand pandemics have severe complications , even death. Strains of type B had less severe symptoms and
pass by lightly .
 Influenza vaccines have about 60% success in preventing the flu. This is Because we each flu season there influenza strains which are not included in the vaccine. But if you vaccinated and still get flu , thanks to the vaccine will fight easier with flu symptoms and recover more quickly.

Are there any side effects from the flu vaccine?

 The main side effect of the flu vaccine is pain around the injection site . This is because they almost all vaccines were placed intramuscularly with the most frequently put in the shoulder. Some children , especially those who have not suffered from the flu so far , may exhibit influenza symptoms such as mild fever , muscle aches and fatigue. These symptom can could continue up to 2 days .
 When using a nasal flu vaccine , some children exhibit flu like symptoms fever, headache, vomiting, fever,  muscle pain and wheezing.
 Other severe allergic reactions are rare , but may occur in all influenza vaccines. If you feel unwell or if you notice any symptoms your child see a doctor !

0 Flu symptoms 2013: New quadrivalent flu vaccine.

In the new vaccination season , will make its debut the new quadrivalent flu vaccine. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have already made a large order of the new influenza vaccine. Manufacturers of influenza vaccines are reporting good demand for the new product.

Approval of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the sale of quadrivalent influenza vaccine for the past 18 months have been MedImmune, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), and Sanofi Pasteu.

Seasonal flu vaccines for several decades have focused on two flu strains of type A ( H1N1 and H3N2 ) and one influenza strain of type B. The new quadrivalent flu shot includes two strains of influenza type B. This is done in order to get vaccinated better protection , regardless of which strain of type B will appear in the next winter.

Production of influenza vaccines for the U.S. market this season will reach between 135 million and 139 million doses. It is not clear how many of these flu shots will be the new quadrivalent flu vaccine. Perhaps the new vaccine will reach only 25 million doses. So if you want to get dase dose quadrivalent influenza vaccine would be better to look at than before.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention inforormirat that about 25,000 Americans die from flu complications each flu season . Federal health officials recommended this year to make influenza vaccines for almost everyone , starting at 6 months of age.

Remember what happened last flu season. Authorities in Boston and New York declared an emergency situation. Had to allow pharmacists to put flu vaccines even infants. Flu epidemic has covered 48 states and took many casualties . Maybe it's better this season to vaccinate as many people as possible .


One expert with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) commented that the quadrivalent vaccines are more costly than trivalent ones, and he cautioned that it remains to be seen whether they will actually yield better protection than the older versions.

Also new in the US flu vaccine marketplace this year are two cell-based flu vaccines, made by Novartis and Protein Sciences Corp. The vaccines are grown in cell cultures rather than in chicken eggs, the method in use for more than 50 years. Cell-culture technology is regarded as more flexible and a little faster than egg-based production, and it eliminates the risk of egg-related allergic reactions.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which advises the CDC, included quadrivalent flu vaccines when it voted in February on the flu vaccines recommended for use this year. No preference for use of any one vaccine over another has been stated by the ACIP for groups for which more than one type of vaccine is appropriate and available.

2 Flu symptoms 2013 What is flu and How do you catch him

What is flu and the flu virus?

The flu is an acute infectious disease of viral etiology. Flu symptoms are fever, cough, headache and muscle aches. It spreads easily from person to person, it circulates around the world and can affect everyone - from the youngest to the elderly and cause epidemics and pandemics. Disease known since ancient times. There is evidence that humanity has experienced so far over 30 flu pandemics, and only in the last century, there were three. The most serious of these, so called. "Spanish flu", founded in 1918, has led to the deaths of 20-50 million people.

The flu virus belongs to the family Orthomyxoviridae, that there is only one race - Influenzavirus, including viruses causing disease in humans, mammals and birds. Some flu strains are species specific (infect only certain species, or only the people), but there are strains of flu that can spread from animal species to humans. Famous 3 types of flu virus - type A, type B and C. Influenza type C viruses, although similar in morphology differs from the other two types of the antigen and other basic properties. Influenza C occurs sporadically and causes respiratory disease with a slight leakage.
Viruses that cause seasonal epidemics are of type A and type B.
The most volatile are type A flu virus

The flu viruses are RNA viruses with a spherical shape. Their genome is divided into 8 separate fragments, which allows great opportunities for genetic variations. Wrapped in a lipid envelope containing two specific glycoprotein issued on the surface as "spikes" - hemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N). Hemaglutininat serves for attachment of the virus to the cells. Neuraminidase facilitates the penetration of the virus into the cell, but also participates in the later stage of exit of the infected cell.



The flu viruses have developed many mechanisms to change its sheathoid glycoproteins, so as to prevent the body's defenses. Hemaglutininat most cosmetic and volatile component A virus neuraminidase also vary, but less intensively. There have been 16 types of hemagglutinin and 9 neuraminidase type. Designating influenza viruses type A reference established types N and H. There may be multiple combinations of different H and N, i.e. has the potential for many subtypes of influenza. In the past 50 years, most of the flu in humans were caused by strains with 3 subtypes of hemagglutinin (H1, H2, H3) and two types of neuraminidase (N1, N2). Contemporary indication of flu viruses and indicates where the virus was first isolated and year of isolation. Characteristic of influenza viruses is their ability to change. So they can overcome the body's defenses. Hemaglutininat is the most volatile component A virus neuraminidase is also changed, but less intensively. Small changes in the genes for hemagglutinin and neuraminidase are called antigenic drift. Drift occurs within a distinct subtype and may lead to a change in virulence. Large changes, called antigenic shift resulting from the rearrangement of the gene to be achieved between the 2 different strains of viruses likely conditions of mixed infection (e.g. infection of an organism with a human virus, and avian). That may result in a virulent strain which is more lethal and spread faster. They are responsible for a flu pandemic.

How do you catch the flu?

Flu viruses are spread by droplets through tiny droplets that are released when sneezing, coughing, speaking of people who are infected and are around us. Virus infection occurs after inhalation of these droplets. If the flu virus is not neutralized in the upper respiratory tract, to enter cells of the nose, throat, etc. and begin to rapidly multiply. Patient Virus removed from the beginning of the development of symptoms or within 24 hours before development. Viruses continue to be paid within 5-10 days. Young children shedding virus for longer. Patients with impaired immunity may secrete the virus several weeks to several months. Transmission of influenza viruses on contact time (by touch) is much rarer. Transmission of influenza from poultry or pigs to humans probably be achieved by a direct contact with infected animals. The risk is particularly high during the slaughter and preparation for consumption. Proper cooked meat poses no risk. Bird flu can also be spread through exposure to water and surfaces contaminated with bird droppings.

Throughout the year can be seen cases of flu. In an area annually observed seasonal ups of infection that are mostly among children in a time when they are clustered in schools and aerosol distribution mechanism is the most efficient. Autumn-winter seasonality is associated with the ability of the virus to survive better at low temperatures. Disinfectants destroy viruses in few minutes. Fly epidemics have occurred 1-3 years usually in season head. They are a result of the emergence of new strains.The flu pandemic covering the entire population of the world occurring in 10-20 years. The reason for this is the ability of influenza virus to modify and to avoid the immune system.

7 Dangerous summer flu can cause diabetes!

I warn physicians of a burgeoning summer flu. It is caused mainly by 6-7 enteroviruses that assail us now. Enteroviruses are developed in the intestine. When young they attack the beta cells of the pancreas, which produce insulin, and thus trigger diabetes, but this is relatively rare. In adults, however, they can strike the heart, causing myocarditis, cause aseptic meningitis, which are treatable, and pain in intercostal space. 

In most cases, summer flu viruses  is rampant now, we bring fever, sore throat, chills, rash, nausea, stomach pain and permanently reside in the toilet. The disease goes away for about a week.

Summer flu vaccine
 not created because enteroviruses have the ability to change all the time. Usually caught up in the human small intestine, within hours it is possible to change to a completely new type. Therefore, good hygiene is the only way to prevent summer flu caused by them.


Enteroviruses are very persistent, so the U.S. against them, special soaps that are commonly used by people active in the plague season.
With enteroviruses can get infected not only by sneezing and coughing around or use of foreign or not well washed utensils, but also touch the handles on the bus or off the railing of the escalator in the metro.
Adherence to them is particularly dangerous due to the fact that in 80% of cases enteroviruses have no clinical symptoms. An infected person may not feel any symptoms a few days, but during that time to infect many people around him.

  The surest way to prevent the summer flu is increasing hygiene and boosting ypur immune system. Avoid when you were in areas with high concentrations of people to get closer to your hands remain, eyes and nose.

1 Flu symptoms 2013: Stalking summer flu. Beware!

Get sick from the flu in the middle of summer when you thought about the sea ... this is what can be called a disaster. This scenario, however, is entirely possible, especially if you spend a lot of time on the air conditioning. Constant changes in temperature can also help you cut down from summer flu.

Quite suddenly begin to feel uncomfortable, raise temperature, not delayed and vomiting. Follow at least three days in which you feel "disassembled" and "keep the bed." So goes the summer flu that started struggling people in the rest of the season. According to the observations of GPs summer flu stays more firmly into our daily lives. This is a viral infection accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea, and in some cases high temperature explain specialists.


Very important for the treatment of a virus other than medications, it is a diet or called. tea break. 10-12 hours to take only liquids and teas from peppermint, chamomile and rose hips. They contain vitamins to strengthen the body and calming effect on motility. Can not endure so many hours without an food can eat pretzels, crackers or toast. Gradually after a feeding of vegetable soup with potato and carrot, without any spices.

 If you are treated by the summer flu home alone, many important personal hygiene, use of individual means and maximum isolation from other family members. Doctors say that if one is sick, you get sick and all the other relatives had contact with him. If within three days of the summer flu symptoms do not subside, you should seek medical help out professionals.

1 Flu symptoms 2013: Summer Flu - Particularly at risk are children.

Summer Flu

* The impact of the summer flu are no less dangerous. Particularly at risk are children.

Most often in people's minds the word flu is associated with winter, aching joints and muscles, irritating cough, nausea and dizziness. Besides the usual flu viruses during the cold time of year there are a separate group of flu strains that cause diseases from May to October. Unlike winter flu attacking respiratory and urinary system

summer viruses damaging mainly the gastrointestinal tract.

Consequences of the summer flu the body are no less dangerous than other types of influenza viruses.

Flu Symptoms

Warning signs of the development of flu infection is manifested in several symptoms.
Mild sore throat, fever up to thirty-nine degrees, but the main complaints come from the digestive system.
Start colic in the gastrointestinal tract, passing mucous stools repeatedly during the day, vomiting of gastric juice. Hence the danger of the loss of the mineral salts and the dehydration of the body, accumulation of toxins from the activity of viruses.

Chronically ill people can get tosevere intoxication, peritonitis, volvulus, occurrence of chronic colitis.

Especially endangered group young children are rapidly dried, and their immune system is not yet formed as in adults.

Flu Prevention

To prevent viral diseases in the summer is not enough respect for good personal hygiene and healthy food. The main factor for the stop any infection is the health of the immune system.And something that can not be achieved with the drugs or the release of major errors in the diet.

Consequences of the summer flu are not only for digestive system are affected and joint system, the endocrine system and the formation of lasting immunodeficiency. This is at full strength for children under ten years of age and older with long-term chronic diseases. The basic operation for the treatment and prophylaxis of viral diseases is directed to the stabilization of internal reserves of the organism.

In conclusion:

What causes summer flu?

Summer flu is a viral infection that is caused by influenza viruses A and B.
Flu symptoms were pain, chills, fever, and cough or throat irritation. Influenza is common during the winter months, but you can catch the flu at any time of year, even in summer.

Symptoms of summer flu

hack
chills
fever
disorder
weakness
sweating

Complications of summer flu

In rare cases may develop complications of the summer flu and ear infections or pneumonia.