Symptom Checker
What's causing your foot pain? Why does your child's throat hurt? And what should you do about it? Use this guide to discover the most common causes of the most common symptoms. ... [... more]
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Avian Influenza
Health officials are concerned that a major bird flu outbreak could occur in humans if the virus mutates into a form that can spread more easily from person to person. The grimmest scenario would be a global outbreak ... [... more]
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Fever
Because a fever can occur with many different conditions, other signs and symptoms can often help identify the cause. If you don't know why you have a fever, it's best not to try to lower your temperature. This may ... [... more]
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Flu
Anyone can get the flu, but young children, older adults, people with weakened immune systems and those with chronic illnesses are especially vulnerable. If you're at high risk of flu, your first line of defense is ... [... more]
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Pharyngitis
Bacterial infections are sometimes treated with antibiotics, although drugs don't always speed healing or prevent infections from recurring. And antibiotics aren't effective against viruses, which respond best to ... [... more]
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Flu Basics
Cold and flu germs: How long can they survive outside the body? Ask an infectious disease specialist This center sponsored by: [... more]
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Bird Flu
Disaster management: Staying balanced and helping kids cope ... [... more]
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Conditions Mistaken For Flu
Conditions mistaken for flu This center sponsored by: Viral gastroenteritis [... more]
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Flu Prevention
Infectious diseases: How they spread, how to stop them Hand washing: A simple way to prevent infection This center sponsored by: [... more]
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Flu Shot
Immunization: Why vaccines are so important to safeguarding health ... [... more]
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Treating Flu Symptoms
Video: Nasal irrigation (nasal lavage) for children ... [... more]
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Antiviral Drugs For Flu
Zanamivir (Inhalation--Systemic) This center sponsored by: Antiviral drugs for flu Rimantadine (Systemic) Oseltamivir (Systemic) Amantadine (Systemic) [... more]
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