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Sore throat
A sore throat makes swallowing difficult and painful. When you have a sore throat, your throat often feels painful, dry,
Sore throat treatments
Sore throats often clear up in a few days, even without treatment. The infection that causes a sore throat is
Bird flu (avian influenza)
What is bird flu? Avian influenza, or bird flu, is an infectious disease that is caused by a type of
Hendra virus
What is Hendra virus? Hendra virus is a virus first isolated in 1994 in an outbreak of respiratory and neurological
Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency
Alpha1-antitrypsin (A1AT) deficiency is an inherited disorder that may lead to lung and/or liver disease. A1AT is a protein made
Swine flu – protecting your family
What can you do to try to protect your family from swine flu? Read these simple measures you can take
Swine flu – influenza A (H1N1)
What is swine flu? Swine influenza, known as swine flu, influenza A (H1N1) or pandemic (H1N1) influenza 2009, is a
Video: Cough etiquette
If you are coughing, sneezing or have a runny nose, here are the basics of cough etiquette to ensure you