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Swine Flu Protection: Should YOU Get Vaccinated?
Posted by: | CommentsThe swine flu virus, also known as the H1N1 virus, is not a new mutation. It has been among us before. It re-emerged in 1976, for example. If you were alive then, you may have been exposed to it. If so, then today your body may have immunity against it. This is one reason why today’s children are more vulnerable to this virus than middle-aged adults.
Children and seniors are both encouraged by the CDC (Center for Disease Control) to get an immunization shot. Those who were not exposed in 1976 to the H1N1 virus, who are seniors today, may not be able to survive the swine flu if they get it. In addition to children and seniors, the CDC also recommends the immunization shot for pregnant women, parents and caretakers of young children, and all health care workers.
Please be aware that the CDC is primarily concerned with Read More→
You know the feeling. It’s hard to breathe through your nose. Your face hurts. You have a fever. Your breath stinks (or so you are told). You feel tenderness or pain in your eyes, your nose, cheeks or forehead. Your throat is sore. Unfortunately for you, you may have sinusitis (sinus infection.)
What causes your sinuses to become infected?
These infections are normally the result of viral influenza, the common cold. Colds cause your nasal passages to become congested, blocking the drainage. Read More→
10 Tips To Help You Avoid Getting Swine Flu
Posted by: | CommentsThe H1N1 virus, dubbed “swine flu,” is a dangerous virus especially for young children and for seniors. If you don’t want to get a flu shot, there are 10 simple and natural things you can do to beef up your immune system and to avoid getting the flu.
1) Eat food that has probiotics. Probiotics are the kind of bacteria contained in yogurt. These bacteria are good bacteria. Not only do they help your digestive system, but they also boost your immune system.
2) Make sure you are getting enough vitamin D, another powerful immune system booster. Read More→
