Flu

Cold or flu?
Both are common in winter and caused by viruses. We often confuse the one with the other. But there is a huge difference between a cold and influenza: influenza may kill you.

Summer flu?
It's summer and everybody is on the beach. But you're stuck in bed – with a temperature and aching muscles. Do you have the flu?

Swine flu hits SA with force
93 cases and counting. Swine flu has hit home. Here's what you need to know about the virus.

Flu (influenza)
Influenza ('flu) is a viral infection of the airways that also has severe general symptoms. It is a seasonal illness that affects large numbers of people during winter.

Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lower respiratory tract affecting the lungs partly or as a whole. It presents with productive cough, fever and chest pain.

Swine influenza
Swine influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus, which regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs.

Flu-o-meter SA
Check out the only flu-o-meter in South Africa. We contact GPs countrywide to find out how the winter flu is affecting us all. How are you faring?