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  1. Flu (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is the flu? The flu, also called influenza, is a respiratory infection caused by viruses. Each year, millions of Americans get sick with the flu. Sometimes ...
  2. H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) (National Library of Medicine)  
    Swine flu is an infection caused by a virus. It's named for a virus that pigs can get. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. In ...
  3. Bird Flu (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is bird flu? Birds, just like people, can get the flu. Another name for bird flu is avian influenza. The viruses that cause bird flu normally only infect birds, including chickens, other poultry, ...
  4. Flu Shot (National Library of Medicine)  
    Flu is a respiratory infection caused by a number of viruses. Most people with the flu get better on their own. But it can ... cause complications and sometimes even death. Getting the flu vaccine every year is the best way to ...
  5. Gastroenteritis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... rotaviruses. Some people call viral gastroenteritis the "stomach flu." But this name is not medically correct. It is not caused by flu viruses. The flu is a respiratory infection that ...
  6. Common Cold (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is the common cold? The common cold is a mild infection of your upper respiratory tract (which includes your nose and throat). Colds are probably ...
  7. Pneumonia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... viral infections such as a cold or the flu. Several different types of bacteria can cause pneumonia, ... Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Some common cold and flu viruses SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes ...
  8. Infections and Pregnancy (National Library of Medicine)  
    During pregnancy, some common infections like the common cold or a skin infection do not usually cause serious problems. But other infections can be dangerous ...
  9. Asthma (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Household chemicals Infections such as colds and the flu Outdoor air pollution Tobacco smoke Occupational asthma is ...
  10. Cough (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... kind you most often get with a cold, flu, or acute bronchitis. Chronic coughs last longer than ... vaporizer. If you have a cold or the flu, antihistamines may work better than non-prescription cough ...
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