Influenza and Colds: Strains, Symptoms, Treatments | Publications
Summary: The Disabled World list of publications on influenza and colds covers a wide range of topics, including various strains of flu viruses, symptoms, and treatment options. These articles and papers provide valuable information on seasonal flu trends, prevention strategies, and the impact of influenza on different populations, including those with disabilities and seniors. The collection includes peer-reviewed research, expert opinions, and practical advice on managing flu symptoms and reducing the risk of complications. Readers can find insights on topics such as the effectiveness of flu vaccines, natural remedies, and the differences between cold and flu symptoms. This comprehensive resource offers helpful guidance for individuals seeking to understand and navigate flu seasons, making it particularly useful for vulnerable populations and their caregivers.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Cold vs. Flu: How to Tell Them Apart Learn the key differences between cold and flu symptoms, how each virus spreads, and when to seek medical care. Practical guidance for managing viral illness. | ✓ ✓ | 13 Dec 2019 30 Nov 2025 |
| 2018-2019 Flu Season and Vaccination Preparation Statement by U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. regarding preparations for the upcoming flu season and vaccinations. | 28 Sep 2018 31 May 2024 | |
| Resurgence of Whooping Cough (Pertussis) in America Number of people susceptible to contracting pertussis is slowly rising setting the stage for an increase in number of new cases, especially in seniors. | 4 Apr 2018 19 Sep 2023 | |
| FDA Statement Regarding Efforts to Improve Effectiveness of Influenza Vaccines Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on FDAs ongoing efforts to help improve effectiveness of influenza vaccines. | 26 Feb 2018 13 Dec 2019 | |
| Influenza: Symptoms of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Sepsis symptoms and risk factors, difference between severe sepsis and septic shock, and how sepsis is typically treated. | 14 Jan 2015 | |
| H3N2 Flu: Protection & Prevention for High-Risk Groups Seasonal H3N2 flu often causes headache, fever, cough and muscle aches; high-risk groups (seniors, children, chronic illness) should get vaccinated annually for best protection. | ✓ ✓ | 29 Dec 2014 30 Nov 2025 |
| H3N2 Flu Strains Could Trigger Next Human Pandemic MIT study identifies H3N2 flu strains in birds and pigs that could cause pandemic if spreading to humans; current vaccines may not provide protection. | ✓ ✓ | 11 May 2013 30 Nov 2025 |
| Respiratory Infections: Get a Flu shot and Vitamin D To help prevention of flu and other upper respiratory infections after a flu shot make sure you have adequate levels of vitamin D. | 25 Jan 2013 | |
| Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) Information Mono, often referred to as the kissing disease, is transmitted through saliva, a sneeze or cough or by sharing a food utensil or a glass with someone who has the virus. | 2 Jan 2013 12 Jun 2021 | |
| Dealing with Strep Throat Information symptoms and treatment information for Strep Throat a disease that causes a sore throat. | 30 Dec 2012 16 Mar 2018 | |
| Adenoviruses: Viruses That Affect Children and Adults There are over 50 types of adenoviruses that are all immunologically distinct from each other and have the potential to cause infections in people. | 27 Jan 2012 16 Mar 2018 | |
| New Flu Cure Shows Promise Each year flu infects 3 to 5 million people worldwide and is responsible for 250-500,000 deaths according to the World Health Organization. | 22 Apr 2011 | |
| Pandemic Flu Planning Guide for Nursing Homes Toolkit for Nursing Facilities provides nursing homes with a detailed assessment and flu planning tool. | 3 Jan 2011 | |
| Over-reactive Immune System Kills Young Adults During Pandemic Flu Study findings suggest people are made critically ill or even killed by their own immune response. | 5 Dec 2010 | |
| Vapor Rub Treats Children with Cough and Congestion and Helps them Sleep Better Applying a vapor rub is effective for treating children with night-time cough and congestion and improves sleep for children with cold symptoms. | 8 Nov 2010 | |
| Course of Action to Prepare for Colds and Influenza Simple steps for households to take to help break the chain of germ transmission for colds and flu. | 14 Oct 2010 | |
| Tips to Keep Seniors Healthy During Flu Season While the flu vaccination is now recommended for everyone adults age 65 and older are among the hardest hit by influenza. | 4 Oct 2010 | |
| Say Boo to the Flu: Americans Casting Wrong Spells to Scare Away Seasonal Flu When it comes to the flu, Americans are confused by what is fact and what is fiction and often rely on time honored old wives' tales to scare away the virus. | 30 Sep 2010 13 Dec 2019 | |
| Free Flu Shot Vouchers for Uninsured Patients Nearly 350 Community Clinics and Health Centers to Receive Free Flu Shot Vouchers For Their Uninsured Patients. | 20 Sep 2010 | |
| Free Flu Shots to Uninsured Patients of Community Clinics and Health Centers Flu vaccinations are now available at all CVS pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations nationwide. | 8 Sep 2010 | |
| Target to Serve as Prevention HQ this Flu Season Nationwide retailer offers expert advice over-the-counter solutions and flu vaccines at the same low price. | 27 Aug 2010 | |
| Government Urges Flu Vaccinations this Year After the H1N1 outbreak the government says everyone over the age of 6 months needs a flu shot in 2010. | 23 Aug 2010 5 Oct 2010 | |
| Developing a Universal Flu Vaccine Influenza vaccine could represent step towards universal influenza vaccine eliminating need for seasonal immunizations. | 19 May 2010 13 Jun 2016 | |
| H5N1 and H1N1 Replikin Counts on the Rise BioRadar analysis reveals rising Replikin counts in both H5N1 and H1N1 strains, with increasing human cases reported globally and predictions confirmed. | ✓ ✓ | 9 Apr 2010 18 Dec 2025 |
| Seasonal Outbreaks of Flu Linked to Dry Winters Seasonal changes of absolute humidity are apparent underlying cause of winter influenza peaks. | 23 Feb 2010 26 Jun 2010 | |
| Bacterial Super-infection after Influenza Influenza may predispose to bacterial infections which account for significant proportion of mortality during flu pandemics. | 23 Jan 2010 16 Mar 2018 | |
| Flu Risks for People with Arthritis and/or Rheumatic Disease People with certain types of arthritis or autoimmune rheumatic disease have a higher risk of getting flu-related complications. | 19 Oct 2009 16 Mar 2018 | |
| Influenza Vaccine Allergy Clinic Mayo Clinic will offer an influenza vaccine allergy clinic beginning Monday Oct. 5. | 2 Oct 2009 5 Oct 2010 | |
| Women Who are Pregnant Should Get Flu Shots Pregnant women should get flu shots this year to protect them against seasonal flu and H1N1 Swine flu. | 23 Sep 2009 26 Jun 2010 | |
| When Should I Receive a Flu Shot (Influenza Vaccine) Information on who and when you should get a influenza vaccine or flu shot including side effects and risks. | 15 Sep 2009 13 Dec 2019 | |
| 1 in 6 Public Health Workers Unlikely to Respond in Pandemic Flu Emergency Public health employees said they were unlikely to report to work during a pandemic emergency. | 24 Jul 2009 27 Oct 2017 | |
| Influenza Monitoring by the US Military Emerging infectious diseases led to the creation of the Department of Defense Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System. | 7 Jul 2009 | |
| Cold and Flu Remedies or Get a Flu Shot? Whether to take natural herbal cold and flu remedies or risk an adverse reaction to flu shots. | 26 Apr 2009 16 Mar 2018 | |
| Flu Shot Reactions: Types and Precautions Common flu shot reactions include swelling soreness and redness at the point of injection body aches and low grade fever. | 26 Apr 2009 13 Dec 2019 | |
| Engineering Flu Vaccines Tests of data from bird flu and seasonal flu outbreaks suggest their method can better gauge the efficacy of proposed vaccines than can tests used today. | 17 Mar 2009 | |
| Drug Resistant Influenza A Virus High Risk to Patients Mutation of influenza A virus resistant to drug oseltamivir may pose a serious health threat to hospitalized patients with weakened immune system. | 2 Mar 2009 |
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