Sun, Nov 22 2009
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Flu outbreak may be worse than last year, health officials say By Keith PurtellPhoenix Staff Writer Overstreet said doctors are prescribing two popular drugs for patients diagnosed with influenza.
“As far as prescriptions, we’ve sold a lot of Tamiflu (stops the flu virus from growing), and a lot of Phenergan (treats itching, runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, nausea),” she said. Flu vs. cold What are the differences between cold and flu? • Fever — Lasts longer with the flu. • Headache — Rare with cold, sudden and severe with flu. • Muscle aches — A frequent flu symptom; usually severe. • Tiredness and weakness — Can last two or more weeks with flu. • Extreme exhaustion — Sudden onset and severity is a flu symptom. • Runny nose, sneezing, sore throat — More frequent with cold than flu. • Cough — Usually associated with flu, and can become severe. Source: Sanofi Pasteur Inc. Reach Keith Purtell at 918-684-2925 or Click Here to Send Email 
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