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how did people survive the spanish flu?

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Spanish Flu: The spanish flu is the name given to an influenza pandemic that occurred in 1918 in which 25 million people died within the first 25 weeks. It is spread in the same manner that influenza is spread today.Some avoided the virus. Others hydrated and rested. There were no flu shots or antiviral medications at that time.

Question 2

what's the definition of spanish flu and why does it spread?

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Influenza.: The spanish flu is the name given to an influenza pandemic that occurred in 1918 in which 25 million people died within the first 25 weeks. It is spread in the same manner that influenza is spread today.

Question 3

what is fabry disease? can someone tell me about fabry disease in spanish?

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Enzyme disorder: Fabry disease is a rare genetic disorder in which the body doesn't make enough of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase a. It affects many parts of the body and can cause: kidney failure, heart attacks and strokes among other symptoms. I'm sorry the answer is not in spanish, but this website: http://www.Fabrydisease.Org uses google translate to provide information in spanish.

Question 4

is covid-19 worse than spanish flu?

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Likely not.:  Spanish Flu was estimated to have about a 2% mortality rate. COVID 19 has effected different races and areas of the world  variably. A recent estimate by the World Health Organization was that it has about a 3 to 4% death rate. Science has improved signficantly since 1918 and there are many methods of containment being employed &amp; a lot of research for treatment. Time will ultimately tell.

Question 5

can i give my 10 months babies spanish & paprika?

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Food restriction: American academy of pediatrics have lifted prior recommendations regarding food restrictions in infants. It was thought that restricting certain foods till a baby's immune system was more mature (after 1-2 yrs) would reduce the risk of food allergies. This has not been proven. You may offer these spices, however keep in mind that an infant's taste is much less developed and seasoning is not needed.

Question 6

is the coronavirus a catastrophe on the scale of the spanish flu?

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Not yet but:  we have some advantages. First, we now have great antibiotics to treat people with secondary bacterial infections. Science has really advanced regarding treatment for people going into respiratory or other types of organ failure. We know understand the function of hygiene with reducing disease.  The whole world is now working on vaccines &amp; treatment.

Question 7

are there any spanish-speaking psychiatrist in the joliet illinois area?

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Finding a doctor : In general there are several sources to help you find a psychiatrist with  specific qualifications. 

Websites for  medical centers , insurance company panels and local medical societies often allow you to narrow your search for language; areas of expertise;insurance; etc

in addition many clinics and large group practices and even national medical groups now have the same capability . Good luck.

Question 8

you talking spanish?

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Spanish services: HealthTap is accessible from anywhere in the world where there is internet access or cellular access. As of now (2017) a person who is using HealthTap and has his interface set to Spanish language, can get free informational answers written by some of the Spanish-speaking doctors on HealthTap. The user first needs to set his HealthTap page to Spanish, BEFORE asking his free brief question.

Question 9

is the coronavirus the worst pandemic since the spanish flu?

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Most likely: The HIV crisis has been a major problem but COVID 19 is much more contagious and can lead to death much more quickly than AIDs.

Question 10

are we are at risk of a pandemic at the scale of the spanish flu striking the usa in the next few months with the coronavirus?

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Pandemic:  A pandemic has hit. However, it may not have the same effect as the Spanish Flu did. We now have antibiotics to treat secondary bacterial infections. We have marked advances with medication (not to kill virus) but to treat accompanying conditions.  We have excellent sanitizers. I am not sure how strict social distancing was in 1918 but countries that have done this well, have controlled the infec

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