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Pregnant women need to prioritize flu protection this flu season
Pregnant women have a lot on their to-do list, but rarely does it seem that flu protection is part of their prenatal health plan. This year, the flu presents an added threat to pregnant women and their newborns because of the new H1N1 (swine) flu virus. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and women's health experts have identified pregnant women as a priority group for seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccination.
Clean, dry hands are your best defense this flu season
Your best defense against swine flu and other viruses this flu season may well be the humble paper hand towel. At least one study shows that using a disposable hand towel to dry your hands reduces germs on them by 77 percent.
How to keep flu from thriving in your home
It's prime flu season, and each year we hear the same advice: get your flu shot, wash your hands frequently and cover your mouth when you sneeze. Flu particles can linger in the air and on the surfaces we touch day in and day out, from computer keyboards and TV remotes to the kitchen sink or refrigerator door handle. With flu top of mind this year, there has also been increased interest in the science behind how the flu virus lives, and history may hold the answers.
Cold Medicine and Kids
Pediatricians, along with the FDA, are taking a united stand in recommending that cold medicines not be used for children under the age of two. Currently, there is no concrete evidence that proves that cold medicines treat symptoms any better than waiting them out. If you are looking to utilize the cold medicines available, it's important to understand what symptoms of the colds and flu they are able to treat effectively.
The Flu is Over, But How Can You Shake that Cough?
Physicians who are immunologists understand that a cough following the flu is frequently the result of the patient's immune system not responding to toxins remaining after the virus is eliminated. But to the patient who has paid their dues with days of chills, aches, sore throat, and congestion, a cough that just won't quit is an unwanted souvenir of this year's flu virus.
What to Expect This Cold and Flu Season
Have you seen the headlines recently? Listened to the news reports? Overheard the other moms stressing out at the carpool lane? To hear the media (and other parents) tell it, you'd think that germs that cause colds and the flu are hanging out in every corner of your house (and the rest of your environment), ready to infect anyone and everyone. But despite the hype, there's no need to panic. Believe it or not, your house is probably a lot cleaner than you think — even with all the sneakers strewn in the hallway, the hundreds of toys littering the living room floor, and the piles of dirty clothes that never seem to make their way into the laundry basket. A few preventative measures and a dose of common sense is all it takes to keep your home and family healthier. It's easier than you think.
The Top Three Cold & Flu Myths: Separate Fact from Fiction
"Feed a cold, starve a fever." "Wet hair will make you catch a cold." Paging Dr. Mom: If you have children under the age of two, it's likely you've heard at least one of these theories. But are these myths — or actual medical advice worth following? One thing is certain, cold season is here and it's nothing to sneeze at. More than 90 percent of all Americans have at least one cold a year, and many have several. To keep your family healthy, let's sort out what's fact — and what's not — regarding the top three cold and flu myths.
Flu Fighting Foods
Winter doesn't have to mean the misery of colds, flu and other viral infections if you feed your body what it needs to fight them off. A run-down body that is out of balance internally and externally provides an inviting environment for viruses to come in and stay for a while. While it is difficult to live in a society and not come into contact with the multitude of germs that are literally everywhere during the winter months, you can reduce your own susceptibility and strengthen your immune system by simply choosing the right foods to put on your plate.
Parents Facing Enormous Loss Band Together to Fight Childhood Flu Deaths
The parents of the three young girls whose stories are told in this article were grief-stricken and searched for answers. One by one, they turned to a nonprofit volunteer organization called Families Fighting Flu, Inc., and quickly the parents realized they were not alone. The organization, established in 2004, is made up of families and healthcare practitioners who have experienced first-hand the death of a child to the flu or witnessed severe medical complications caused by the flu.
Fighting Flu the Natural Way
The arrival of cold and flu season doesn't mean you have to choose between pharmaceutical drugs and the misery of colds or flu. With aromatherapy, you can use totally natural essential oils to relieve congestion, sore throats and other symptoms.
