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Flu (Influenza), Dr Roger Henderson Flu (influenza) is caused by the influenza virus. There are three types of influenza virus - A, B and C. , Pneumoni...
Influenza Vaccination, Inactivated influenza vaccines contain two subtypes of influenza A and two subtypes of influenza B virus. Fluenz® Tetra is a quadrivalen...
Influenza (Types, Symptoms and Treatment), Synonym: flu See also the article on Influenza Vaccination What is influenza? [ 1 ] Influenza, also known...
Some types of influenza (flu) vaccine . Other vaccines - not required by most people in the UK, but sometimes given to people who are travelling to certain countries - may also contain...
The flu jab (seasonal influenza immunisation) Seasonal influenza is the strain of influenza virus that arrives in the UK each autumn.
If a group B streptococcus is isolated, inform the antenatal service so that prophylactic antibiotic can be offered during labour. Influenza [ 17 ] Influenza is an acute...
See the separate leaflets called Influenza Immunisation and Influenza and Flu-like Illness for more information. HIV in pregnancy Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a ...
All these symptoms are also seen in flu (influenza) so it is sometimes difficult to diagnose pneumonia in the early stages. See the separate leaflet called Influenza and Flu-like Illness f...
Note: SARS and MERS are different from bird flu (avian flu), which is caused by an influenza virus . However, SARS or MERS can cause similar symptoms and complications to bird flu.
Fever caused by infections Common conditions that can cause fevers include: Respiratory tract infections and colds : see the separate leaflet called Common Cold (Upper Respiratory Tract Inf...
The most common causes of nasal congestion are: Infections: the common cold and other respiratory tract infections, including influenza (flu) and sinusitis. Allergies, including hay ...
Vaccine Recommendation (pregnancy) Anthrax Recommended ONLY IF there is a high risk of exposure BCG Contra-indicated DTaP Recommended if indicated He...
However, it can also occur during or after any infection, including influenza or any flu-like illness . For further information about the adrenal glands, see the separate leaflet called ...
Viral infections such as flu (influenza), chickenpox or glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis) affect the whole body.
See the separate leaflet called HIV and AIDS . Flu (influenza) usually causes a fever that comes and goes - it is not specifically associated with night sweats.
Conditions that increase the risk of CVD include hypertension , diabetes mellitus , chronic kidney disease , high lipids , rheumatoid arthritis , influenza , serious mental health probl...
Several different viruses can cause pericarditis, including coxsackieviruses, echoviruses, influenza viruses, adenoviruses, the mumps virus, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and viruses t...
Most simple coughs, colds, sore throats and influenza are caused by viruses and an antibiotic will not work. For some viral infections you are more likely to be harmed by the side-effects of ...
If you have a condition which qualifies you for influenza immunisation and pneumococcal immunisation jabs (for example, if you have diabetes or asthma) make sure you take up these options...
A vaccine against group B meningitis should also be given. Flu (influenza) The annual flu jab each autumn . The spleen is not needed to fight off the flu virus.