Are you ill? Do you feel under the weather? Do you wonder if you have the symptoms of the flu? Please review our article regarding flu symptoms, and determine if you do need to talk to a doctor as soon as possible about the illness.

Fever:

A fever generally lasts three to five days, and it can run as high as 104° in children who are ill. In

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Vaccination is simply the best way to protect your body from the dangers of the influenza virus. If the active strain of the flu virus happens to be a different strain than the one used in the vaccine, there are additional steps you can take to keep your family and yourself healthy this flu season from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.

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The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system, including the throat, nose, sinus cavities, Eustachian tubes, trachea, larynx and very often the bronchial tubes. While more than 200 different viruses can cause the common cold, roughly 35% – 50% are caused by a group known as rhinoviruses. Almost all colds clear up in less than two weeks with few complications.

Although most colds resolve without complications, they are a leading cause of visits to the doctor and of time lost from both work and school. Treating the symptoms of the common cold has given rise to a multi-million dollar industry in over-the-counter (OTC) medications.

Cold season in the United States begins in early autumn and extends through early spring, and the most common cold symptoms can include our checklist below. Remember that while every cold is different, certain symptoms of the common cold are very common and occur with almost every incarnation. Learn the most common symptoms of the common cold, so you can decide if you have a cold or something else.

1. Congestion
2. Watery Eyes
3. Itching in Eyes, Nose or Throat
4. Feeling Tired
5. Fever
6. Cough
7. Headache

Keep in mind that there are no medicines that will cure the common cold. Given an appropriate amount of time, your immune system will produce antibodies to fight the infection, allowing the common cold to be resolved without the outside intervention of any medical professionals. “Waiting it out” does not appeal to everyone, giving rise to a pharmaceutical industry supplying over-the-counter medications designed to relieve congestion and a host of symptoms.

It is important to note that antibiotics are useless against a cold.

Remember that the doctors from MD247 review common medical maladies for members of the supplemental telemedicine program every day.  Program members are encouraged to talk with a doctor regarding any and all symptoms.

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The 20012-2013 influenza season is the worst it has been in a decade and on January 11, 2013 it reached what is considered epidemic proportions. The rate of illnesses with symptoms similar to influenza is normally close to 2.2 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This year, doctor’s offices are seeing rates

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An illness with symptoms similar to influenza is sweeping the country, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that most areas around the country are experiencing high rates. 2013 will rival some of the worst years in recent history.

These illnesses can cause life-threatening complications. It is the worry over these

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“The flu,” or as it is medically known “influenza,” is a viral infection typically caused by either by influenza virus A or influenza virus B. Symptoms such as body aches, chills, potential fever and a persistent cough can mean that you are coming down with a case of the flu. Influenza is the most common during winter months, but you

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All of you reading this blog have read in one place or another about the importance of keeping your computer safe from viruses that are capable of turning your computer into a useless brick. We always concern ourselves with sensitive digital information being syphoned to an outside malicious source. In our pursuit of digital safety, we often

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Who Needs a Flu Shot?

Is it possible that you could use another shot? It is possible but, like all shots, this one will protect you from a pretty terrible illness called influenza or the “flu.” In a healthy person, the flu causes a fever; aches in the body; symptoms that mimic the common cold or even just a nagging headache. A person with

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Are you able to easily identify common flu symptoms? Are you able to explain how the flu is different from a common cold? Learn more about flu symptoms, types and potential treatments for certain symptoms so you understand what you are up against this flu season. Discover the warning signs of more serious problems that manifest with influenza,

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The symptoms of the common cold and influenza (the flu) are both very similar, yet treatments differ. It is important to know the difference between the two, so that an effective form of treatment can be implemented. The flu can be treated with certain prescription medications, but the common cold is something that patients typically need to

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Influenza, commonly referred to as “the flu,” is a viral infection typically caused either influenza virus A or influenza virus B. Symptoms such as aches, chills, possible fever and a persistent cough can mean that you're coming down with a case of the flu. Common during the winter months, influenza can strike at any time during the year,

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What Is the Flu?
The flu, more scientifically known as influenza, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. The influenza virus usually enters the body through mucus membranes in the mouth, nose, or eyes.

When a person with the flu coughs or sneezes, the virus then becomes airborne and can be inhaled by anyone

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The flu tends to come on suddenly, you're fine in the morning and aching and shivering that night, while a cold usually develops gradually over the course of two or three days. Flu usually causes a fever and aches, while a cold usually doesn't cause a fever and aches. Other symptoms of the flu include headache, fatigue, cough, sore throat,

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