As the H1N1 Swine Flu continues to spread pinkeye (conjunctivitis) is still uncommon and very mild. Rare cases have been showing up involving neurological complications that sometimes do manifest other eye problems. Encephalopathy is a neurological syndrome that disrupts large areas of the brain. This has been seen in a limited number of patients and [...]
Tag Archives: Swine Flu
Swine Flu Eye Care
Categories: Pinkeye, Swine Flu, Uncategorized
Swine Flu (H1N1) is starting to creep back into the news and will probably reach TV hysteria by September. I believe it will be a mild version and not have a large impact in the U.S. Even so, we are planning to continue serving your eye care and eye doctor needs if it should become [...]
H1N1 Flu or Not
Categories: Common Eye Questions for Your Optometrist, Eye Diseases, Fort Collins Eye Doctor, Fort Collins Optometrist, Pinkeye, Swine Flu
Conjunctivitis is rarely a specific indicator for Swine Flu. The CDC seems to indicate an abrupt onset of fever (100-100.5) in conjunction with typical flu symptoms is fairly indicative of influenza. There are a number of supposed cases in Mexico of mild H1N1 Flu with low or non recorded fever. It remains to be seen [...]
Swine Flu-What You Can Do to Stay Healthy
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What You Can Do to Stay Healthy There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based [...]
Swine Flu Treatment
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Antiviral Drugs Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) with activity against influenza viruses, including swine influenza viruses. Antiviral drugs can be used to treat swine flu or to prevent infection with swine flu viruses. These medications must be prescribed by a health care professional. Influenza antiviral drugs only work against influenza [...]