Flu

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    “The flu” is a type of respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. It has a lot in common with the common cold, but its symptoms tend to come on faster and be more severe. It isn’t typically serious, but it can be severe in newborns, older people, and people with immune issues.

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    1. Fever - Urashima M, Segawa T, Okazaki M, Kurihara M, Wada Y, Ida HRandomized trial of vitamin D supplementation to prevent seasonal influenza A in schoolchildrenAm J Clin Nutr.(2010 May)
    2. Influenza Risk - Jorde R, Witham M, Janssens W, Rolighed L, Borchhardt K, de Boer IH, Grimnes G, Hutchinson MSVitamin D supplementation did not prevent influenza-like illness as diagnosed retrospectively by questionnaires in subjects participating in randomized clinical trialsScand J Infect Dis.(2012 Feb)
    3. Influenza Risk - Zhou J, Du J, Huang L, Wang Y, Shi Y, Lin HPreventive Effects of Vitamin D on Seasonal Influenza A in Infants: A Multicenter, Randomized, Open, Controlled Clinical TrialPediatr Infect Dis J.(2018 Aug)
    4. Influenza Risk - Urashima M, Mezawa H, Noya M, Camargo CA JrEffects of vitamin D supplements on influenza A illness during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic: a randomized controlled trialFood Funct.(2014 Sep)
    5. Common Cold Symptoms - Nantz MP, Rowe CA, Muller CE, Creasy RA, Stanilka JM, Percival SSSupplementation with aged garlic extract improves both NK and γδ-T cell function and reduces the severity of cold and flu symptoms: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled nutrition interventionClin Nutr.(2012 Jun)
    6. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Symptoms - Macknin M, Wolski K, Negrey J, Mace SElderberry Extract Outpatient Influenza Treatment for Emergency Room Patients Ages 5 and Above: a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.J Gen Intern Med.(2020-Nov)
    7. Vaccine Augmentation - Scaglione F, Cattaneo G, Alessandria M, Cogo REfficacy and safety of the standardised Ginseng extract G115 for potentiating vaccination against the influenza syndrome and protection against the common cold correctedDrugs Exp Clin Res.(1996)