Question 1

how could i not get influenza?

Accepted Answer

Hygiene: Since you can't live in a bubble, keep away form people who you know have the flu, wash your hands, cover your cough and sneeze and get the flu shot !

Question 2

how can i keep from spreading influenza?

Accepted Answer

Basic stuff: First, get vaccinated so you don't get it in the first place.  But if you do get it, stay home, wash your hands often, sneeze into your arm rather than your hand, and avoid touching or kissing people.

Question 3

what are the causes of influenza this year?

Accepted Answer

Vaccine strains: The cdc chose the following strains for the 2012-2013 influenza vaccine:

a/california/7/2009 (h1n1)-like virus
a/victoria/361/2011 (h3n2)-like virus
b/wisconsin/1/2010-like virus.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of influenza?

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Multiple symptoms: high fever, chills, body/muscle pain, nasal and head congestion, cough severe fatigue and generalized weakness.

Question 5

how are influenza viruses are transmitted?

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Air  born: Sneezing,  cough  kissing , .

Question 6

is influenza b contagious?

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Yes: Influenza b virus is a respiratory virus spread by coughing, etc.  The two main types of influenza occurring during "flu" season are influenza a and influenza b.  Influenza b often causes more GI symptoms.

Question 7

what causes an influenza epidemic?

Accepted Answer

Epidemic/ pandemic: Per the CDC "An influenza pandemic can occur when a non-human (novel) influenza virus gains the ability for efficient and sustained human-to-human transmission and then spreads globally. " See:  http://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/

Question 8

what is the influenza type of virus?

Accepted Answer

Orthomyxoviridae: Influenza family of viruses  (3 major ones- a, b, c) belong in the orthomyxoviridae family of single-stranded, segmented RNA viruses. Influenza a infects humans, birds, and certain mammals. It causes all flu pandemics. Influenza b virus is  less common than influenza a, though it can infect seals. Influenza c virus infects humans and pigs, but is much less common, causing milder disease.

Question 9

what're the symptoms of bird influenza?

Accepted Answer

Flu: Fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches
ex[osure to domestic fowl.

Question 10

what is the best treatment for influenza?

Accepted Answer

Rest, fluids, and...: ...Fever reducers (aspirin, or acetaminphen) . There are two approved drugs that can reduce symptoms, but only if started within ~24 hours of symptoms. Most people will have a self-resolving illness.  But its not fun to have the flu, and the best strategy is prevention. Get your annual flu shot. Wash your hands a lot (during flu season especially). Buy and use hand sanitizer gel.

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