The death of an 11-year-old girl in the US on Tuesday from suspected flu-related complications has caused panic among parents who are now seeking to protect their kids from the virus.
“The emergency departments are all pretty overwhelmed," said Dr. Ellen Crowe, an emergency department physician at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center."Yesterday on my shift about half the patients, I'd say today it's almost two thirds and I think that's more publicity than anything else I think that's partly that little girl."
Swine Flu | Swine Influenza | Hog Flu | Pig Flu
Swine flu, a type of influenza caused by a new strain of the H1N1 Type A influenza virus has originated from the pigs. Winter always brings along the chills and the flu, make sure you're safe this season.
Swine flu, a type of influenza caused by a new strain of the H1N1 Type A influenza virus has originated from the pigs. Winter always brings along the chills and the flu, make sure you're safe this season.
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Australia's First Swine Flu Victim was Diagnosed by Test Developed at UQ
UQ researchers got to work developing a test to diagnose the H1NI1 influenza ever since the first cases were reported from Mexico.
UQ researchers got to work developing a test to diagnose the H1NI1 influenza ever since the first cases were reported from Mexico.
Bacteria Co-infections Common in Swine Flu Deaths: CDC
Many people who have died from swine flu in the United States were also infected with other bacteria, including one which can cause pneumonia or meningitis, US health officials said Wednesday.
Many people who have died from swine flu in the United States were also infected with other bacteria, including one which can cause pneumonia or meningitis, US health officials said Wednesday.
