100 Questions & Answers About Influenza [Paperback]

Delthia Ricks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 26, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0763745014 | ISBN-13: 978-0763745011 | Edition: 1

Every year in the United States, on average 5% to 20% of the population becomes sick with influenza (the flu); more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications, and about 36,000 people die from flu. Some people - such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions - are at high risk for serious flu complications. 100 Questions and Answers About Influenza provides answers to 100 most common questions about influenza, with emphasis on new strains of the disease including the Avian Influenza.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc.; 1 edition (December 26, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763745014
• ISBN-13: 978-0763745011
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,221,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fine read explaining the nature of this underestimated beast, July 11, 2009

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This review is from: 100 Questions & Answers About Influenza (Paperback)

The flu is still deadly and has not yet gone away. "100 Questions & Answers About Influenza" discusses this serious ailment that kills tens of thousands of Americans yearly. Covering topics such as the history of the flu, the development of seasonal and yearly vaccines, and more, author Delthia Ricks presents much information for those who want to better understand this common yet potentially deadly ailment. "100 Questions & Answers About Influenza" is a fine read explaining the nature of this underestimated beast.