By Stan Tian
| Published 09/23/2009
| Flu | Rating:
Stomach flu is caused by a virus, rather than a bacterial infection which means it cannot be treated with antibiotics and there are no definitive antiviral drugs for gastroenteritis viruses.
Influenza, or the flu, is a virus that shares a variety of symptoms with other illnesses, included the common cold, strep throat, bronchitis and pneumonia.
So, what is bird flu anyway? Bird flu is avian influenza. It is caused by a flu virus that is carried by wild birds, but is usually only harmful to domesticated birds.
Bilberry, green tea, ginseng and turmeric are other popular herbal flu remedies and there use as such is supported by scientific and/or clinical studies.
There is no herbal and homeopathic alternative flu shot medicine, meaning there are no herbs, botanicals or other natural products that will cause the body to build up an immunity to specific strains of the flu.
Some medical professionals state that flu shot risks are myths and that danger is minimal. While other health care professionals say that the dangers of flu shots are real.
If you are concerned about adverse reactions to flu shots, bad batches of flu vaccines or any of the controversy over flu shots, then you may be considering a "flu buster".
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