Flu Virus Plagues Eastern States As It Hits Older Adults according to : counselheal

(Photo : Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell/YouTube)The United States is under a viral flu influenza with affects older adults. A report generated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pointed out that the widespread is still ongoing as the flu virus shifts towards the east. It was then added that most of the patients are older adults ages around 50 to 65. Montana, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington, Hawaii, Utah, and the District of Columbia are said to be the most affected by the virus. The flu is continually taking its toll as most of the patients would end up hospitalized.




Influenza Season At Its Peak As Flu Widespread In Florida, Mean Virus Also Includes 'The Crud'By Space Coast Daily // February 22, 2017telltale sign is a wet cough or wheezing(wusf.usf.edu) – Influenza season is at its peak nationwide, and Florida is no exception. The telltale sign is a wet cough or wheezing, signaling an infection in the lungs. No case numbers are available on either the influenza or the Crud, since doctors are not required to report them. But unfortunately, there's another mean virus going around, according to anecdotal reports. The doctor can test to see whether it's a bacterial, viral or fungal infection and treat it accordingly, he says.

China Shuts Poulty Markets Fearing Further Spread Of Bird Flu Virus

A statement from the cabinet reveals 79 people were killed last month due to H7N9 bird flu virus. Chinese government has urged the local authorities to shut down live poultry firms in several selected areas which are affected by the H7N9 bird flu virus. In China people prefer more of chicken as it is a cheap alternative to pork, but lately the demand has declined due to rising concern of bird flu. He also added the country will monitor the bird flu and also the live poultry transportation. China is learned to have detected an evolution in the H7N9 virus and experts believe it can cause severe disease in poultry.


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