Influenza (Flu)
Influenza
What is flu?
Flu (short for influenza) is a very common viral illness that is very easily spread from person to person. The infection affects the nose, throat, bronchi (the two pipes at the end of the trachea that enter the lungs) and, occasionally, the lungs.
Flu is not the same as the common cold. Flu is caused by a completely different virus (the influenza viruses A and B), and the symptoms are more severe and tend to last longer than a cold.
Find out more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of flu.
Latest information - flu
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14 May 2013 –
Bisolvon Chesty Forte Tablets is a brand of medicine. Find out about side effects, who can and who shouldn’t use Bisolvon Chesty Forte Tablets by reading the latest Australian consumer medicine information. See our tips on how to use medicines wisely and safely.
(Medicine)
14 May 2013 –
Bisolvon Chesty Kids Oral Liquid is a brand of medicine. Find out about side effects, who can and who shouldn’t use Bisolvon Chesty Kids Oral Liquid by reading the latest Australian consumer medicine information. See our tips on how to use medicines wisely and safely.
(Medicine)
14 May 2013 –
Bisolvon Chesty Soluble Tablets is a brand of medicine. Find out about side effects, who can and who shouldn’t use Bisolvon Chesty Soluble Tablets by reading the latest Australian consumer medicine information. See our tips on how to use medicines wisely and safely.
(Medicine)
14 May 2013 –
Relenza Powder for inhalation (antiviral medicines) is a brand of medicine containing the active ingredient zanamivir (antiviral medicines). Find out about side effects, who can take it and who shouldn’t use Relenza Powder for inhalation (antiviral medicines) by reading the latest Australian consumer medicine information, plus tips on how to use medicines wisely and safely.
(Medicine)
14 May 2013 –
Tamiflu 6 mg/mL Suspension is a brand of medicine. Find out about side effects, who can and who shouldn’t use Tamiflu 6 mg/mL Suspension by reading the latest Australian consumer medicine information. See our tips on how to use medicines wisely and safely.
(Medicine)
14 May 2013 –
Relenza Powder for inhalation (other respiratory medicines & devices) is a brand of medicine containing the active ingredient zanamivir (other respiratory medicines & devices). Find out about side effects, who can take it and who shouldn’t use Relenza Powder for inhalation (other respiratory medicines & devices) by reading the latest Australian consumer medicine information, plus tips on how to use medicines wisely and safely.
(Medicine)
14 May 2013 –
Tamiflu Capsules is a brand of medicine containing the active ingredient oseltamivir phosphate. Find out about side effects, who can take it and who shouldn’t use Tamiflu Capsules by reading the latest Australian consumer medicine information, plus tips on how to use medicines wisely and safely.
(Medicine)
13 May 2013 –
Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid is a brand of medicine containing the active ingredient bromhexine hydrochloride. Find out about side effects, who can take it and who shouldn’t use Bisolvon Chesty Forte Oral Liquid by reading the latest Australian consumer medicine information, plus tips on how to use medicines wisely and safely.
(Medicine)
13 May 2013 –
Bisolvon Chesty Oral Liquid is a brand of medicine containing the active ingredient bromhexine hydrochloride. Find out about side effects, who can take it and who shouldn’t use Bisolvon Chesty Oral Liquid by reading the latest Australian consumer medicine information, plus tips on how to use medicines wisely and safely.
(Medicine)
03 May 2013 –
Learn about over-the-counter cough medicines, including who should not take them, their side effects and effectiveness.