Measles (Tigdas) Symptoms

Due to the Measles or Tigdas outbreak, I decided to post this article about Tigdas symptoms.

Consult your doctor when you have one or more of the following Tigdas symptoms:

• Fever
• Dry cough
• Runny nose
• Inflamed eyes (conjunctivitis)
• Sensitivity to light
• Tiny white spots with bluish-white centers found inside the mouth on the inner lining of the cheek, called Koplik's spots
• A skin rash made up of large, flat blotches that often flow into one another.

measles spots

Measles (tigdas) is a virus that usually activates after 10-12 days after exposure.

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Elmo To Fight H1N1 Flu|Video

Elmo, the popular red monster from Sesame Street is joining the US Government in the fight against H1N1 also known as Swine Flu virus. Elmo, along with Gordon, is promoting a video regarding the importance of basic health habits such as hand washing, sneezing into the bend of your arm, and not touching your mouth, nose, and eyes. The video was created in time for school opening. Here's Elmo's fight against H1N1 flu virus video:



For more detailed story, visit CNN.com.
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A(H1N1) Vaccine Vaxcen Available in the Philippines on October

Finally, a Swine Flu vaccine for us!


Vaxcen, the newly developed vaccine against Influenza A(H1N1) or Swine Flu will be made available for Filipinos this coming October. Vaxcen manufacturer is not yet named, but the company spokesperson claims that the A(H1N1) vaccine is from a reputable company. Vaxcen is now accepting reservations for the vaccine (50% downpayment). Vaxcen's suggested retail price is P1500. You can visit Vaxcen Vaccine Centers in #7 Scout Lazcano St. corner Mother Ignacia Ave., Quezon City and 2nd Floor, South Wing, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City or call 02-4122493, 02-5560414, 0908-8645911, 0928-5244707.

Swine Flu Symptoms

Swine Flu or Spanish Flu Symptoms, and FAQs

Swine Flu (Spanish Flu/Pig Flu) recently affected people in Mexico and the US.

How does Swine Flu spread?
Swine Flu or Spanish Flu can be directly transmitted from pigs to people and from people to pigs. Human to human transmission of Swine Flu can also occur.

Can People catch Swine Flu by eating pork?
No. Just be sure that the pork you eat was properly processed and cooked.

Swine Flu Symptoms include:

• fever
• lethargy
• lack of appetite
• coughing
• runny nose
• sore throat
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea

If you happen to experience any of the symptoms above, especially those living in the US and Mexico, avoid contact with others and see a doctor immediately.

Swine Flu Symptoms

New Therapy May Cure Peanut Allergy

Oral Immunotherapy for Peanut Allergy

Peanut allergy is a kind of food allergy where a person suffers allergic reactions by eating peanuts or peanut-based products. Studies show that 0.4-0.6% of the population has peanut allergy. The reaction of peanuts on those with allergies are sometimes so severe and fatal that some states banned bringing peanut butter sandwiches for lunch at schools. Modern technology, however, had found a new therapy that may cure peanut allergy. Note that this should only be done UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A DOCTOR. The process is called Oral Immunotherapy. This peanut allergy therapy is done by giving patients small but escalating doses of peanut protein. They will give increasing dose of peanut protein everyday to make the system "immune". The therapy can take up to 8 months but is said to cure peanut allergies. I think this peanut allergy cure is very helpful. It can help the anxious parents, and it can also help in making people enjoy the most delicious sandwich, PB&J!

New Therapy May Cure Peanut Allergy