Swine Flu: Questions and Answers

Dr. Melinda Ratini, Medical Director for OptumHealth and myoptumhealth.com, answers questions about the swine flu outbreak.

• Could You Have H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)? Check Your Symptoms

• Swine Flu: 6 Ways to Prevent It

• Decision Focus: Do I Need to See a Doctor if I Think I Have Swine Flu?

• Swine Flu: How Are Vaccines Made?

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Test Your Colds and Flu IQ

Take this quiz to test your colds and flu IQ. Learn how prevent colds and flu and whether you need a flu shot every year.

• Symptom Watch: Do You Have the Flu or a Cold?

• How to Tell the Difference Between Flu and Allergies

• Swine Flu: Disease Detectives Define Suspected and Confirmed Cases

• Is the Flu Shot for You?

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Swine Flu: 7 Ways to Help Avoid Infection

These simple steps can help you stay healthy.

• Swine Flu: 6 Ways to Prevent It

• How to Prepare for Swine Flu

• Swine Flu Protection? 5 Things You Should Know About Facemasks and Respirators

• Decision Focus: Vaccinations for Flu Season

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How to Prepare for Swine Flu

Worried about swine flu? Plan, prepare and prevent. These three steps can help you be ready in case swine flu hits your community.

• Swine Flu: Disinfect Your Home

• Swine Flu: Protecting Your Child at School

• Swine Flu: Avoiding Illness at Work

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Asthma and the Flu: Why the Flu Vaccine Is So Important

Getting the flu when you have asthma can be dangerous. Here's why you should get a flu shot.

• The Flu: Who Needs to Be Especially Careful?

• Can It Really Cure Swine Flu? Avoiding Fake Flu Drugs

• Swine Flu: Protecting Your Child at School

• Swine Flu: Avoiding Illness at Work

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Swine Flu Protection? 5 Things You Should Know About Facemasks and Respirators

Are facemasks and respirators helpful in preventing swine (H1N1) flu? Get the basics here.

• Swine Flu: Preventing Dehydration

• Flu Season: Stock Your Medicine Cabinet

• What to Do About Worrying

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Swine Flu: The Facts About Antiviral Medications

Learn about antiviral medications and when antiviral treatment is warranted.

• Giving Over-the-Counter Medicine to Kids

• Decision Focus: Do I Need to See a Doctor if I Think I Have Swine Flu?

• Can It Really Cure Swine Flu? Avoiding Fake Flu Drugs

• Flu Season: Stock Your Medicine Cabinet

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Unfounded Vaccine Fears Put Everyone at Risk

Parents who fail to get their children immunized because of false information put many at risk.

• Cabin Fever Remedies for Kids

• What to Do About Worrying

• 6 Soothing Ways to Ease Stress

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