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Cold,Fever,Flu,Cough : Health & Medical
What You Need to Know About Chickenpox
A profile of chicken pox, including signs and symptoms, treatment options and information about the varicella vaccine.
Last Year's Flu Earlier, Worse Than Usual
Last year's flu was the worst of the last four flu seasons, the CDC notes in its wrap-up report on the 2003-2004 flu season.
Flu Shot Beats Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine?
The traditional flu shot, given as an injection in the arm, performs better than the newer nasal spray flu vaccine, according to a new study that compared the two in military personnel.
Drug-Resistant Bug Complicates Flu
It's by no means the worst flu season ever, but it's a bad one. And this year the flu has an evil ally -- drug-resistant staph infection.
Epidemics, Pandemics, and Outbreaks of Contagious Diseases
WebMD explains what pandemics, epidemics, and outbreaks are, how they are classified, and how to prevent getting a contagious diseases such as the flu and SARS.
Most Effective Weapon Against the Flu
The flu is a viral disease that affects 10 to 20 percent of the U.S. population annually. The most effective weapon against the disease is to get vaccinated. However, vaccine shortages sometimes mean you need to rely on other effective weapons to prevent the flu. In this case, wash your hands, pract
Difference Between a Cold and Bad Allergies
When stuffy nose and incessant coughing are ruining your day, should you blame your sneezing boss or should you remove the flowers on your desk? Knowing what ails you may help you find the best ways to treat your symptoms.
What Is the Incubation Period for the Common Cold?
There are more than 200 viruses, including the rhinovirus, that can cause the common cold. It takes eight to 12 hours for a virus to incubate once it enters your nose.
Flu Shot (Influenza Vaccine)
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of the flu vaccine including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
What Is the Difference Between the Flu & a Virus?
Both the flu and the common cold are caused by viruses. However, the virus that causes the flu usual causes more severe symptoms than the virus that causes the common cold.
'No Threat' Bird Flu Found in Michigan
Two Michigan swans were carrying an apparently harmless version of the H5N1 bird flu virus. It is not the same H5N1 bird flu that has killed 139 people in Asia.
Epilepsy Drug Gabapentin Calms Chronic Cough
A drug used to treat epilepsy and chronic pain after shingles also appears to be effective for another persistent condition: chronic cough.
Comparing Symptoms of the Cold, Flu and H1N1 Swine Flu
Comparing the symptoms of the common cold, seasonal flu and H1N1 swine flu. Learn the symptoms of all three of these illnesses and figure out if you could have a cold, the seasonal flu or H1N1 swine flu.
Allergy Season Survival Guide
Everything you need to get you through allergy season. Get tips on how to determine if you have allergies, how to deal with the symptoms and treatment options.
Treating a Dry Cough
IntroductionA dry cough, otherwise known as a "non-productive cough," can be one of the most frustrating ailments you can experience. A dry cough is a throat condition that is accompanied by a constant dry and itchy feeling deep in your throat. This can irritate your throat and cause it...
Flu Vaccine Just 18% Effective This Year
It’s no secret this year’s flu shots didn’t work as well as doctors had hoped. But the news got worse Thursday when the CDC revised its estimates of the flu vaccine’s effectiveness downward even further, from 23% to 18%.
Swine Flu 101: College Survival Tips
Tips for college students on how to handle H1N1 flu (swine flu).
FDA Approves New Flu Vaccine
A new flu vaccine called Afluria was approved for U.S. marketing by the Food and Drug Administration Friday.
Home Remedy for Coughing Spells
Coughing is common when the throat is irritated or inflamed, and when the throat or lungs have foreign material or mucus to be expelled. Allergies, colds and other viruses, and general irritants such as breathing in smoke or pollutants can cause coughing. Several natural home remedies are cough-reli