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1045521
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b799891
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| Main Entry
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Stephenson, Terence.
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| Title & Author
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Swine flu : : what parents need to know /\ Terence Stephenson.
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| Publication Statement
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London ;Philadelphia :: Jessica Kingsley Publishers,, 2009.
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1 online resource (160 pages)
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| ISBN
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0857001965
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: 1282392999
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: 9780857001962
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: 9781282392991
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9781849050852
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 154-155) and index.
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| Contents
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Introduction -- What is swine flu? -- Previous flu pandemics -- Symptoms of swine flu -- Treatment of swine flu symptoms -- Antiviral drugs and the role of antibiotics -- Swine flu vaccine -- Avoiding catching swine flu -- How dangerous is swine flu? -- Q & A.
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| Abstract
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Conflicting information in the UK about the swine flu epidemic has left many parents anxious and confused. In this clear and concise book, leading paediatrician Professor Terence Stephenson presents all of the key facts about swine flu, and explains in plain and simple English what every parent needs to know about the virus, including:. · What is swine flu?. · Just how dangerous is it?. · What are the symptoms?. · What treatments are available?. · Is swine flu more dangerous in children and, if so, why?. · What can we learn from past pandemics?. This u.
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Swine influenza, Popular works.
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HEALTH FITNESS-- Diseases-- Respiratory.
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MEDICAL-- Pulmonary Thoracic Medicine.
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Swine influenza.
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| Dewey Classification
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616.2/03
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RC150.S776 2009eb
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