Released on = October 11, 2006, 10:58 pm

Press Release Author = Olivia Andrews

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = Flu treatments are now more effective to stop the spread of
the infectious diseases all over the world.

Press Release Body = Many respiratory diseases occur every winter, but the flu can
be one of the most severe. The illness is easily passed from one person to another
through the air by tiny droplets released when an infected individual coughs or
sneezes. Influenza is a highly contagious and potentially deadly virus that affects
five to 20 percent of the total U.S. population during each influenza season. Each
year, more than 200,000 Americans are hospitalized and about 36,000 die from
flu-related complications. Most deaths occur in people who are 65 or older. In 1918,
before a flu vaccine was available, a flu pandemic killed an estimated 20-50 million
people worldwide.

The flu is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease, caused by influenza
types A and B. The illness is easily passed from one person to another through the
air by tiny droplets released when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Annual
vaccination is the most effective measure in preventing seasonal flu and its severe
complications.

Despite record supplies of influenza vaccine and new government recommendations to
immunize more children, U.S. health officials fear that many people at high risk for
contracting the virus will not get their annual flu shot this season, risking
hospitalization and even death.

Misconceptions about the flu abound, infectious disease experts said Wednesday, and
may prevent some people from taking part in the annual vaccination ritual. Speaking
during a national briefing in Washington, seven panelists said vaccination is
important because flu strikes one of every four people in the United States
annually.

Medications such as relenza, tamiflu, amatadine, rimantadine effectively helps in
treating the disease now days.

Please visit our website http://www.benzer11.com/relenza.html for more medications
and approved treatments.


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