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What Can I Give My Child for a Stomach Virus?
Stomach viruses are an inflammation of the lining of the stomach. The lining of the small and large intestine can be affected as well. Often simply called “the stomach flu,” the medical term for the illness is gastroenteritis. When gastroenteritis is caused by a virus, it is called viral gastroenteritis. In most cases, a stomach virus is not serious and can be treated successfully at home.
The Swine Influenza Virus
The discovery and rapid onset of the H1N1 flu, first termed swine flu, in the spring of 2009 caused the World Health Organization to declare a worldwide pandemic, reports MayoClinic.com. This flu looks genetically similar to swine flu viruses, but it passes easily among humans, thus the original name of swine flu. For several weeks in late 2009 to early 2010, the deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza were above what would be seen in a normal flu season and therefore met the standard definition of an epidemic, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Rotavirus in a Toddler
When you become a mom, you quickly learn about the not-so-wonderful world of viruses. Take rotavirus, for example. You may not have heard of it before, but your child probably has had it. Rotavirus is the most common cause of diarrhea in babies and children, affecting almost all children before they turn 5 years of age.
10 Things To Not Touch If You Want To Avoid The Flu
Everyone seems to be sick and unfortunately the flu this year is nothing to sneeze about (pun intended). This year's influenza strain is hitting hard and while the flu shot can protect you from some strains of the virus, it certainly can't protect you from all. According to the CDC,“There are many different flu viruses…
Complications of the Flu During Pregnancy
Influenza, referred to by most people as “the flu,” is a respiratory illness that passes from person to person via droplets in the air or physical contact with contaminated surfaces. The flu produces many symptoms including fever, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, cough, headache, nausea and vomiting. The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention reports nearly 200,000 people in the United States are hospitalized annually for flu-related complications. One of the most at-risk groups for developing flu complications is pregnant women.