- 21. Viral gastroenteritis
- (Viral gastroenteritis)
- ... called stomach flu — is through contact with an infected person or ingestion of contaminated food or water. If you're otherwise healthy, you'll likely recover without complications. But for infants, older ...
- 22. Gay and Bisexual Men's Health
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... Seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu vaccinations are also recommended. Each vaccine is a single dose shot given before the start of the flu season in the fall. HPV vaccine is also available ...
- 23. Smallpox
- (Smallpox)
- ... others. Following the incubation period, a sudden onset of flu-like signs and symptoms occurs. These include: Fever Overall discomfort Headache Severe fatigue Severe back pain Sometimes ...
- 24. Chickenpox
- (Chickenpox)
- ... rash goes through these three phases: Raised pink or red bumps (papules), which break out in different spots over several days Fluid-filled blisters (vesicles), forming from the raised bumps over ...
- 25. Protect Yourself and Your Beloved Ones
- (Shanghai Health)
- Flu Shot in Shanghai China Flu season is just around the corner so it is time for you and your family to start thinking about getting your annual flu shot. At Sinoaid, we provide you and your family ...
- 26. Whooping cough
- (Whooping cough)
- ... in its early stages can be difficult because the signs and symptoms resemble those of other common respiratory illnesses, such as a cold, the flu or bronchitis. Sometimes, doctors can diagnose whooping ...
- 27. West Nile virus
- (West Nile virus)
- ... doctor can confirm the presence of West Nile virus in your body by analyzing a sample of your blood or the fluid surrounding your spinal cord (cerebrospinal fluid). If your doctor suspects a serious, West ...
- 28. Common cold
- (Cold, Flu & Cough)
- ... less often than usual Not drinking adequate fluids Fever that lasts more than three days Vomiting or abdominal pain Unusual sleepiness Severe headache Stiff neck Difficulty breathing Persistent ...
- 29. Diabetes
- (Diabetes)
- ... alcohol, stress and — for women — fluctuations in hormone levels. In addition to daily blood sugar monitoring, your doctor may recommend regular A1C testing to measure your average blood sugar level ...
- 30. COPD
- (COPD)
- ... flu or pneumonia. Plus, any respiratory infection can make it much more difficult to breathe and produce further irreversible damage to the lung tissue. High blood pressure. COPD may cause high blood ...
- 31. Plague
- (Plague)
- ... the swollen lymph nodes (buboes) characteristic of bubonic plague, a fluid sample can be taken from them with a needle. Blood. Yersinia pestis bacteria generally are present in your bloodstream ...
- 32. Yellow fever
- (Yellow fever)
- ... providing fluids and oxygen, maintaining adequate blood pressure, replacing blood loss, providing dialysis for kidney failure, and treating any other infections that develop. Some people receive transfusions ...
- 33. Shingles
- (Shingles)
- ... signs and symptoms may include: Pain, burning, numbness or tingling A red rash that begins a few days after the pain Fluid-filled blisters that break open and crust over Itching Some people ...
- 34. Q fever
- (Q fever)
- Q fever usually is a mild disease with flu-like symptoms. Many people have no symptoms at all. But in a small percentage of people, the infection can resurface years later. This more deadly form of ...
- 35. Oral lichen planus
- (Oral lichen planus)
- ... of oral lichen planus: Hepatitis C infection and other types of liver disease Hepatitis B vaccine Certain types of flu vaccines Allergy-causing agents (allergens), such as foods, dental materials ...
- 36. Sexual activity
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... through contact with body fluids. Substance use Avoid using drugs or alcohol to relieve depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Doing so can lead to addiction. Drug and alcohol use can also lead ...
- 37. Meningococcal Disease: Information for Teens and College Students
- (Teen)
- ... The symptoms of meningococcal disease often are mistaken for other, less serious illnesses like the flu. Common symptoms include High fever (above 101.4°F) A flat, pink to red to purple rash mainly ...
- 38. Registering Your Child for School
- (School)
- ... or DT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus), four polio vaccines, and three to four Haemophilus influenzae B conjugate vaccines. He may have also been immunized against hepatitis B and chicken pox. All these ...
- 39. Contagious Health Problems in Schools
- (School)
- ... concerns and to significantly lower the risks, schools have implemented procedures for dealing with the blood and other bodily fluids of all staff and students. Children with AIDS whose pediatricians ...
- 40. Mumps
- (Mumps)
- ... can also contract mumps from sharing utensils or cups with someone who has mumps. Mumps is about as contagious as the flu (influenza). Complications of mumps are potentially serious, but rare. These ...