<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"><channel><title>Influenza and Colds: Strains, Symptoms, Treatments</title><description>Information on influenza viruses and colds that can cause chills, fever, muscle pains, coughing, weakness, and symptoms of general discomfort</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/</link><language>en-us</language><atom:link href="https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:45:43 EDT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Cold vs. Flu: How to Tell Them Apart</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>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</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/colds-flu.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/colds-flu.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2019 16:34:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>2018-2019 Flu Season and Vaccination Preparation</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Statement by U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. regarding preparations for the upcoming flu season and vaccinations</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/influenza-season.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/influenza-season.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2018 19:16:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Resurgence of Whooping Cough (Pertussis) in America</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Number of people susceptible to contracting pertussis is slowly rising setting the stage for an increase in number of new cases, especially in seniors</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/whooping-cough.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/whooping-cough.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2018 11:58:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>FDA Statement Regarding Efforts to Improve Effectiveness of Influenza Vaccines</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on FDAs ongoing efforts to help improve effectiveness of influenza vaccines</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-season.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-season.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2018 13:06:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Influenza: Symptoms of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Sepsis symptoms and risk factors, difference between severe sepsis and septic shock, and how sepsis is typically treated</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/sepsis.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/sepsis.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2015 06:19:01 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>H3N2 Flu: Protection &amp; Prevention for High-Risk Groups</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>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</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/h3n2-flu.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/h3n2-flu.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2014 14:45:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>H3N2 Flu Strains Could Trigger Next Human Pandemic</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>MIT study identifies H3N2 flu strains in birds and pigs that could cause pandemic if spreading to humans; current vaccines may not provide protection</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/h3n2.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/h3n2.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 12:40:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Respiratory Infections: Get a Flu shot and Vitamin D</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>To help prevention of flu and other upper respiratory infections after a flu shot make sure you have adequate levels of vitamin D</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-shots.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-shots.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:47:53 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) Information</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>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</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/mono.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/mono.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:45:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Dealing with Strep Throat</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Information symptoms and treatment information for Strep Throat a disease that causes a sore throat</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/strepthroat.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/strepthroat.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Dec 2012 14:58:37 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Adenoviruses: Viruses That Affect Children and Adults</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>There are over 50 types of adenoviruses that are all immunologically distinct from each other and have the potential to cause infections in people</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/adenoviruses.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/adenoviruses.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:15:22 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>New Flu Cure Shows Promise</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Each year flu infects 3 to 5 million people worldwide and is responsible for 250-500,000 deaths according to the World Health Organization</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-cure.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-cure.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:36:05 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Pandemic Flu Planning Guide for Nursing Homes</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Toolkit for Nursing Facilities provides nursing homes with a detailed assessment and flu planning tool</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-guide.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-guide.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:42:02 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Over-reactive Immune System Kills Young Adults During Pandemic Flu</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Study findings suggest people are made critically ill or even killed by their own immune response</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-dangers.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-dangers.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 16:06:43 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Vapor Rub Treats Children with Cough and Congestion and Helps them Sleep Better</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Applying a vapor rub is effective for treating children with night-time cough and congestion and improves sleep for children with cold symptoms</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/vapor-rub.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/vapor-rub.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:07:10 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Course of Action to Prepare for Colds and Influenza</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Simple steps for households to take to help break the chain of germ transmission for colds and flu</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/action.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/action.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:38:42 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Tips to Keep Seniors Healthy During Flu Season</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>While the flu vaccination is now recommended for everyone adults age 65 and older are among the hardest hit by influenza</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-season-tips.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-season-tips.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:02:29 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Say Boo to the Flu: Americans Casting Wrong Spells to Scare Away Seasonal Flu</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>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&#39; tales to scare away the virus</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/boo-flu.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/boo-flu.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:55:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Free Flu Shot Vouchers for Uninsured Patients</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Nearly 350 Community Clinics and Health Centers to Receive Free Flu Shot Vouchers For Their Uninsured Patients</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-shot-vouchers.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-shot-vouchers.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:07:34 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Free Flu Shots to Uninsured Patients of Community Clinics and Health Centers</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Flu vaccinations are now available at all CVS pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations nationwide</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/free-flu-shots.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/free-flu-shots.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:02:32 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Target to Serve as Prevention HQ this Flu Season</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Nationwide retailer offers expert advice over-the-counter solutions and flu vaccines at the same low price</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/target-flu.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/target-flu.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:43:54 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Government Urges Flu Vaccinations this Year</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>After the H1N1 outbreak the government says everyone over the age of 6 months needs a flu shot in 2010</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/2010-flu-vaccinations.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/2010-flu-vaccinations.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:56:03 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Developing a Universal Flu Vaccine</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Influenza vaccine could represent step towards universal influenza vaccine eliminating need for seasonal immunizations</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-vaccine.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-vaccine.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 18:25:32 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>H5N1 and H1N1 Replikin Counts on the Rise</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>BioRadar analysis reveals rising Replikin counts in both H5N1 and H1N1 strains, with increasing human cases reported globally and predictions confirmed</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/h5n1-h1n1.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/h5n1-h1n1.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:03:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Seasonal Outbreaks of Flu Linked to Dry Winters</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Seasonal changes of absolute humidity are apparent underlying cause of winter influenza peaks</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-winters.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-winters.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:40:40 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Bacterial Super-infection after Influenza</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Influenza may predispose to bacterial infections which account for significant proportion of mortality during flu pandemics</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/bacterial-super-infection.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/bacterial-super-infection.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:11:13 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Flu Risks for People with Arthritis and/or Rheumatic Disease</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>People with certain types of arthritis or autoimmune rheumatic disease have a higher risk of getting flu-related complications</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-arthritis-rheumatic-diseases.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-arthritis-rheumatic-diseases.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:43:56 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Influenza Vaccine Allergy Clinic</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Mayo Clinic will offer an influenza vaccine allergy clinic beginning Monday Oct. 5</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-vaccine-allergy-clinic.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-vaccine-allergy-clinic.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:09:11 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Women Who are Pregnant Should Get Flu Shots</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Pregnant women should get flu shots this year to protect them against seasonal flu and H1N1 Swine flu</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/pregnant-flu-shots.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/pregnant-flu-shots.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:53:39 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>When Should I Receive a Flu Shot (Influenza Vaccine)</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Information on who and when you should get a influenza vaccine or flu shot including side effects and risks</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-shot.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-shot.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:07:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>1 in 6 Public Health Workers Unlikely to Respond in Pandemic Flu Emergency</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Public health employees said they were unlikely to report to work during a pandemic emergency</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/health-workers-pandemic.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/health-workers-pandemic.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:14:07 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Influenza Monitoring by the US Military</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Emerging infectious diseases led to the creation of the Department of Defense Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/influenza-monitoring-military.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/influenza-monitoring-military.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:08:25 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Cold and Flu Remedies or Get a Flu Shot?</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Whether to take natural herbal cold and flu remedies or risk an adverse reaction to flu shots</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-shot-remedies.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-shot-remedies.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:47:24 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Flu Shot Reactions: Types and Precautions</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Common flu shot reactions include swelling soreness and redness at the point of injection body aches and low grade fever</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-vaccine-reactions.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-vaccine-reactions.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:37:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Engineering Flu Vaccines</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>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</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-vaccines.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/flu-vaccines.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:29:44 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Drug Resistant Influenza A Virus High Risk to Patients</title><category>Influenza - Colds</category><description>Mutation of influenza A virus resistant to drug oseltamivir may pose a serious health threat to hospitalized patients with weakened immune system</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/influenza-risk.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/influenza-risk.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:11:18 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item></channel></rss>