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Stomach flu is an infection of the stomach and intestines, whereas influenza (flu) is a respiratory infection of the throat, nose, and sometimes lungs. Stomach flu is typically due to a virus, but it can also be the result of bacteria. The condition is different from food poisoning and can cause abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Influenza infections cause flu symptoms that include a sore throat, runny nose, and body aches. Keep reading to learn more about the similarities and differences between stomach flu and influenza. Stomach flu is an infection in the intestines and stomach. Doctors refer to it as viral gastroenteritis . It can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and nausea or vomiting. Although some people may refer to viral gastroenteritis as stomach flu, the viruses that cause influenza are different from those causing gastroenteritis. People may develop stomach flu symptoms rapidly, but they typically last less than a week . Influenza is a respiratory viral infection th...

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Rae LaMarche  |  Register-Guard In 1952 alone, polio killed 3,154 children and left another 21,269 reeling from permanent, disabling paralysis. By 1979, with vaccines having begun in 1958, we saw the last case of polio in the United States.  At this time last year, there were 216 cases worldwide. This year, 2021, only two cases of wild polio have been reported in the world. One in Pakistan and one in Afghanistan. No new cases since January.  But polio is not gone yet.   A bit of history. The first known U.S. polio epidemic occurred in Vermont in 1894, but it wasn't until 1908 that Dr. Karl Landsteiner discovered that polio was caused by a virus. In 1916, a major outbreak killed 6,000 and left another 27,000 paralyzed. Franklin D. Roosevelt contracted the disease in 1921 and, as president of the U.S., governed from the confines of his wheelchair.  In 1928, the first iron lung was developed to...

Twenty-one years since Australia was declared polio free, some survivors are living with the disease's long-lasting effects, and fear a number might not even know. In 1950, when Gillian Thomas contracted the highly contagious disease at just 10 months old, vaccines had not yet been introduced to protect Australians. Ms Thomas has spent her lifetime disabled by polio, and now in her 70s, the long-term effects are getting worse. "I don't walk these days, I use a wheelchair, mostly because my balance has gone now and it's difficult to be safe," Ms Thomas said. "I certainly don't want to fall over and break something because my bones aren't terribly strong." Loading Ms Thomas, president of Polio Australia, says it's important to remember that polio survivors are still here and that some people, particularly those with non-paralytic polio, might be suffering "late effects...

Photo courtesy of the New York State Department of Health Select mass vaccination sites across New York state are now administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11.  "Parents have been waiting for the ability to protect their young children from COVID-19, and we are doing everything we can to make that possible," Gov. Kathy Hochul said.  Following the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children in this age group, New York State's Clinical Advisory Task Force endorsed the CDC recommendation. P fizer's vaccine study had enrolled more than 4,600 children from ages 5-to-11-year-olds; 2-to-5-year-olds; and infants from 6 months up to age 2. The study compares the vaccine against a placebo injection to learn if the vaccine can produce an immune response against COVID-19. Parents or guardians of the child being given the vaccine will need to track any side effe...

Flu season is upon us. Experts warn that with the highly contagious delta variant circulating, it is important to protect communities not just from the coronavirus, but from the flu, too. They encourage everyone to get the flu shot, and to prevent infection spread by hand-washing, wearing masks in public spaces, and isolating when feeling ill. As many people are planning travel and gatherings this holiday season, here are tips and advice from public health experts to help mitigate infection risks and prepare for the flu during our second pandemic winter. Click a question below to jump to a section. What is the flu? Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory virus, causing mild to severe illness. People can die from the flu, especially individuals who are older or immunocompromised, said Dr. Priya Sampathkumar, a leading infectious disease specialist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Pregnant women are also at an increased risk for developing severe illness, she said. Why do I need a...

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Pitted keratolysis is a bacterial infection of the skin that affects the soles of the feet or the palms of the hands. People with physical jobs that require them to wear enclosed footwear for extended periods, such as those working as farmers or soldiers, may be more likely to develop the infection because bacteria thrive in dark, moist conditions. In this article, learn more about pitted keratolysis, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment. Share on Pinterest Pitted keratolysis can affect both the feet and hands. Image credit: Evan Saap, 2016 Pitted keratolysis is a bacterial infection of the skin. It can affect the palms of the hands and, more commonly, the soles of the feet, particularly the weight-bearing areas. This infection causes small depressions, or pits, in the top layer of the skin. It can also lead to a bad smell. Pitted keratolysis usually affects people who wear enclosed warm footwear for long periods, including soldiers, sailors, and athletes. It also tends to be ...

With so many people suffering from nail fungus, it is not a surprise that so many people are looking for information that will lead them to buy the best nail fungus treatment. Onychomycosis,  as nail fungus is otherwise known, is characterized by the distorted shape of the fingernails or toenails, discolorations, brittleness, and a slightly foul smell. It can be contracted via direct contact with materials contaminated with the causative dermatophyte. Risk factors include age, genetics/ family history, hygiene, immunosuppression, and even climate. This deviation from normal nail health is quite common as about 3% to 12% of the world's population are affected. This has called for the development and manufacturing of several products, which fight the infection. Some are topical applications, others are supplements. Click Here To Buy The Best Nail Fungus Treatment At Discounted Price Top Ten Best Nail Fungus Treatment  ...

On March 26, 1953, virologist Jonas Salk announced a successful initial test of his polio vaccine. Newspaper front pages gleefully trumpeted good tidings. In 1952, polio had peaked in the U.S. with about 58,000 infections, resulting in 3,145 deaths and 21,269 cases of paralysis. As outbreaks moved from city to city, swimming pools and movie theaters closed, and parents safeguarded children at home. Salk's announcement marked the start of the largest medical experiment ever conducted at the time, a placebo-controlled study of 1.8 million children in 44 states, carried out in 1954, that would pave the way for the near eradication of the disease. Duon H. Miller, the cantankerous owner of a cosmetics company in Florida, was having none of it. Under the banner of his organization, Polio Prevention Inc., Miller distributed hair-raising mailers with claims like "Thousands of little white coffins will be used to bury victims of Salk's heinous and fraudulent vac...