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Health: Library - 08 July 2004
The term 'flu' is often misused to describe a range of mild respiratory bugs, but true influenza is a potentially serious condition that can spread in epidemics and kill large numbers of people. Fortunately, there are treatments as well as a vaccine.
Health: Quizzes - 03 June 2010
You're feverish, your body aches and you can't get out of bed. It's winter again. But what do you know about influenza viruses and how to combat them?
Health: Your Stories - 30 July 2009
Maree Baker tells how she and her family were confined to their home for 10 days when they recently had swine flu.
Health: Features - 21 May 2009
Dr Norman Swan and other experts help answer some of your questions about flu and pandemics.
Health: Talking Health - 29 April 2009
Would you wear a face mask to ensure you don't catch the flu?
Health Minutes - 22 September 2008
A study has questioned whether the flu vaccine for the elderly is as beneficial as we think.
Health: The Pulse - 08 May 2008
Winter's here, and it's time to think about getting the flu shot - especially for 'at risk' groups, and that includes younger children.
Health: Talking Health - 02 April 2008
Do you usually get a cold in the winter months?
Health: The Pulse - 23 August 2007
There's a lot of it about - flu that is. With more virulent Influenza A around than normal, health authorities are warning parents to be vigilant.
Health Minutes - 15 August 2007
Researchers investigated anti-flu drugs like amantadine and rimantadine - as well as newer versions such as Tamiflu and Relenza - and found them to be far from 100 per cent effective.
Health Minutes - 22 May 2007
Researchers have analysed the deaths from the terrible 1918 - 1920 Spanish flu pandemic and found the developing world was the hardest hit.
Health Minutes - 06 February 2007
Researchers have analysed the deaths from the terrible 1918 - 1920 Spanish flu pandemic and found the developing world was the hardest hit.
Health: The Pulse - 18 May 2006
If you have the 'flu, you might be tempted to soldier on and front up to work. Don't - you'll cost your workplace in time and money.
Health: Quizzes - 23 February 2006
How much do you know about bird flu? Take our quiz and get the facts. You'll get a score out of 10 at the end. For more information, read our article on Bird flu myths & facts.
Health Minutes - 17 April 2003
A US study found that over-65s who had the flu vaccine were less likely to die from all causes during the winter months.
Health Minutes - 02 April 2002
With winter depressingly close, Norman Swan reviews the National Health and
Medical Research Council's guidelines on who should be vaccinated against
the flu and when.
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