Protect your familly from the threat of Swine Flu
We can offer you a free consultation for Swine Flue. We have the latest medications which can be obtained via the-clinic.com for the treatment of Swine Flu. 
- The #1 doctor-prescribed flu medicine for flu treatment*
- Approved for adults and children aged 1 year and older
- Must be taken within 12 to 48 hours from the first appearance of flu symptoms
How To Treat the Flu!When you or someone in your family begins to experience flu symptoms, you have 48 hours to take action. Tamiflu, the number-one prescribed antiviral flu medicine, can significantly help with treating flu symptoms. - For flu treatment: When taken within two days of experiencing symptoms, TAMIFLU works by helping to stop the flu virus from spreading inside the body
- For flu prevention: When you have been exposed to someone with the flu, taking TAMIFLU can help keep the virus from making you sick
TAMIFLU is not a substitute for the flu shot; vaccination is the first line of defense for flu protection. TAMIFLU is Effective for Children and AdultsIn flu treatment studies of patients who took TAMIFLU within 48 hours of the first appearance of symptoms: - Adults felt better 30 percent faster (1.3 days) than flu patients who did not take TAMIFLU
- Children felt better up to 26 percent faster (1.5 days) than flu patients who did not take TAMIFLU
TAMIFLU is indicated for the treatment and prevention of influenza in people 1 year and older. Flu strains may vary from area to area, so if you are exposed to a strain of the flu that is not the same strain as the one your flu shot protects against, you may still get the flu. 
The 2009 flu outbreak in humans that is widely known as "swine flu" is due to a new strain of influenza A virus subtype H1N1 that was produced by reassortment from one strain of human influenza virus, one strain of avian influenza virus, and two separate strains of SIV. The origin of this new strain is unknown Our consultation is free of charge, and will take place online with our team of GMC registered doctors.
Alternative names Flu; Influenza A; Influenza B Definition The flu is a contagious infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus. Causes, incidence, and risk factors  The flu usually begins abruptly, with a fever between 102 to 106°F. (An adult typically has a lower fever than a child.) Other common symptoms include a flushed face, body aches, and lack of energy. Some people have dizziness or vomiting. The fever usually lasts for a day or two, but can last 5 days. Somewhere between day 2 and day 4 of the illness, the "whole body" symptoms begin to subside, and respiratory symptoms begin to increase. The flu virus can settle anywhere in the respiratory tract, producing symptoms of a cold, croup, sore throat, bronchiolitis, ear infection, or pneumonia. The most prominent of the respiratory symptoms is usually a dry, hacking cough. Most people also develop a sore throat and headache. Nasal discharge (runny nose) and sneezing are common. These symptoms (except the cough) usually disappear within 4-7 days. Sometimes, the fever returns. Cough and tiredness usually last for weeks after the rest of the illness is over. The flu usually arrives in the winter months. The most common way to catch the flu is by breathing in droplets from coughs or sneezes. Less often, it is spread when you touch a surface such as a faucet handle or phone that has the virus on it, and then touch your own mouth, nose, or eyes. Symptoms appear 1-7 days later (usually within 2-3 days). Because the flu spreads through the air and is very contagious, it often strikes a community all at once. This creates a cluster of school and work absences. Many students become sick within 2 or 3 weeks of the flu's arrival in a school. Tens of millions of people in the United States get the flu each year. Most get better within a week or two, but thousands become sick enough to be hospitalized. About 36,000 people died each year from complications of the flu. Anyone at any age can have serious complications from the flu, but those at highest risk include: People over 50 Children between 6 months and 2 years Women more than 3 months pregnant during the flu season Anyone living in a long-term care facility Anyone with chronic heart, lung, or kidney conditions, diabetes, or weakened immune system
Sometimes people confuse cold and flu, which share some of the same symptoms and typically occur at the same time of the year. However, the two diseases are very different. Most people get a cold several times each year, and the flu only once every several years. People often use the term "stomach flu" to describe a viral illness where vomiting or diarrhea are the main symptoms. This is incorrect, as the stomach symptoms are not caused by the flu virus. Flu infections are primarily respiratory infections. Symptoms 
Other symptoms may include: Signs and tests The evaluation of an individual with flu symptoms should include a thorough physical exam and, in cases where pneumonia is suspected, a chest x-ray . Additional blood work may be needed. They may include a complete blood count, blood cultures, and sputum cultures. The most common method for diagnosing the flu is an antigen detection test, which is done by swabbing the nose and throat, then sending a sample to the laboratory for testing. The results of these tests can be available rapidly, and can help decide if specific treatment is appropriate. However, the diagnosis can often be made by simply identifying symptoms without further testing. Treatment If you have mild illness and are not at high-risk, take these steps: Rest Take medicines that relieve symptoms and help you rest Drink plenty of liquids Avoid aspirin (especially teens and children) Avoid alcohol and tobacco Avoid antibiotics (unless necessary for another illness)
If the flu is diagnosed within 48 hours of when symptoms begin, especially if you are high risk for complications, antiviral medications may help shorten the length of symptoms by approximately a day. In the past, doctors commonly prescribed the antiviral medications amantadine and rimantadine to treat type A influenza. But in January 2006, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that neither drug should be used for such treatment because of growing resistance to the drugs. Instead, the agency recommended using oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza), which are active against both influenza A and B. Each of these medicines has different side effects and affects different viruses. Your doctor will determine which one is best for you. Treatment is usually not necessary for children, but if the illness is diagnosed early and the patient is at risk of developing a severe case, it can be started. Oseltamivir is the best choice for children. It is available in a liquid formulation and may be easier to give to the child than zanamivir, which is given by inhaler and is not FDA-approved for children under age 12. Treatment will only help if started early and only if the illness is actually influenza. It will not help treat a regular cold... Expectations (prognosis) In most individuals who are otherwise healthy, the flu goes away within 7 to 10 days. Complications Possible complications, especially for those at high risk, include: Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if someone in a high-risk category develops symptoms of the flu. Prevention A yearly vaccine is recommended for infants, the elderly, women who may be pregnant during flu season, and those with certain chronic health conditions. The vaccine is also recommended for people who work or live with others at high risk. A flu shot can help lower one's chances of getting the flu. A flu shot is generally available to people who:
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