Symptom Checker
Use this Symptom Checker to pinpoint possible causes of your medical symptoms. Just remember: This is only a guide. Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis of your problem. Eye discomfort and redness Foot ... [... more]
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Bird flu (avian influenza)
Bird flu - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and prevention of this infectious disease. Bird flu has led to the deaths of hundreds of millions of wild and domestic birds and to a small number of human deaths. Right now, however, bird ... [... more]
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Fever - MayoClinic.com
Fever - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common sign of illness. A fever isn't an illness itself, but it's usually a sign that something out of the ordinary is going on in your body. Fevers aren't necessarily bad. ... [... more]
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Influenza (flu)
Influenza - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, prevention, treatment and self-care of the flu. Influenza is a viral infection that attacks the respiratory system, including your nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs. Influenza, commonly ... [... more]
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Sore throat
Sore throat - Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment, self-care of this common affliction. The dry scratchiness and painful swallowing that are the hallmarks of a sore throat can make you miserable. A sore throat - known medically as ... [... more]
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Flu basics
Flu germs: How long can they live outside the body? Influenza (flu) [... more]
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Bird flu
Disaster planning: 10 things you can do to stay healthy Survival kit: Stock up on essentials for a disaster Bird flu (avian influenza) Managing your mental health condition during a disaster [... more]
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Flu prevention
Flu shot: Will it prevent the stomach flu? Hand washing: An easy way to prevent infection [... more]
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Flu shot
Influenza Virus Vaccine, Live (Nasal Route) Flu shots: Do healthy children need them? Flu shot: Your best bet for avoiding influenza Flu shot in pregnancy: Is it safe? [... more]
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Treating flu symptoms
Flu symptoms self-assessment: Do you have the flu? Video: Nasal irrigation (nasal lavage) [... more]
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Antiviral drugs for flu
Amantadine (Oral Route) Oseltamivir (Oral Route) Rimantadine (Oral Route) Zanamivir (Inhalation, Oral/Nebulization Route) [... more]
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Dr. Jay Hoecker, an emeritus consultant in the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, brings valuable expertise to MayoClinic.com in general and primary care pediatrics. He has a particular interest in infectious diseases of ... [... more]
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