Herbal, Nutritional Healing & Health Guide

Influenza vaccines (also called flu shots) help you to prevent getting sick by introducing your body to a weakened or dead version of the virus to teach your body to build immunity to it. This year, there will be vaccines for both types of flu – one for the regular seasonal ...

If you get flu-like symptoms and are pregnant or have underlying health problems contact your healthcare provider. If you get flu-like symptoms and are otherwise healthy, you should stay home to recover. If your symptoms worsen or you experience difficulty breathing or serious shortness of breath, it is important to seek ...

Make preparations to care for yourself and your loved ones. Make sure you have the following items on hand: Pain and fever medication, like Tylenol or Advil, to treat fever and headaches A thermometer Extra supplies of any essential medication, like insulin for diabetics Cleaning supplies, like household disinfectant Soap and alcohol-based hand sanitizer to ...

Wash hands often Keep common surfaces disinfected Cough and sneeze into your arm, instead of your hand If you are sick, stay home until your symptoms are gone and you feel well enough to participate in all activities If you get flu-like symptoms and are pregnant, have underlying health problems or if your symptoms ...

Almost always: Cough and fever Common: Fatigue Muscle aches Sore throat Headache Decreased appetite Runny nose Sometimes: Nausea Vomitting Diarrhea

The H1N1 flu virus – also known as human swine influenza – is a respiratory illness that affects the nose, throat and lungs. This virus usually affects pigs, but has been transferred to humans. The H1N1 flu virus has caused primarily mild illness in Canada, but Canadians need to be prepared ...