Hyland’s on Treating the Symptoms of Swine Flu

As you are probably aware from numerous media sources, there is a current concern and public health warning in certain geographies regarding Swine Influenza A, or Swine Flu. Hyland's, Inc., as a leading provider of natural over-the-counter medicines, has received several questions regarding the use of homeopathic medicines to treat Swine Flu.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made several recommendations on how to prevent contracting or spreading Swine Flu. These recommendations can be found here.

Also according to the CDC, the symptoms of Swine Flu resemble those of the more seasonal common flu, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue, and in some cases nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. If you or anyone you know is experiencing a high fever and ongoing flu symptoms, especially in the areas of concern, you should seek a diagnosis from a medical professional.

It is important to note that neither Hyland’s nor any other over-the-counter medicine is indicated to prevent or cure Swine Flu. Nor are over-the-counter drugs, including homeopathic medicines, appropriate for treating epidemic and infectious diseases or preventing any disease. Over-the-counter medicines do not replace a doctor’s diagnosis.

Hyland’s does offer homeopathic Complete Flu Care and Complete Flu Care 4 Kids to alleviate the common symptoms of flu, especially body aches, runny nose, cough, chills and headache. Hyland’s products are aspirin-free and can be used to complement prescribed medicines as necessary. Properly selected homeopathic medicines have a good history of reducing flu symptoms and making the patient more comfortable during the flu. Hyland’s Complete Flu Care and Complete Flu Care 4 Kids are available at fine health retailers including Vitamin Shoppe and Whole Foods, as well as certain drugstores.

More information on the homeopathic industry's position on use of homeopathic medicines for Swine Flu is available at National Center for Homeopathy.

Also, please find additional questions and answers from CDC at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm and http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidance_homecare.htm.

Counsel from these sites include:

• Warning! Do not give aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) to children or teenagers who have the flu; this can cause a rare but serious illness called Reye’s syndrome. For more information about Reye’s syndrome, visit the National Institute of Health website.

• Check ingredient labels on over-the-counter cold and flu medications to see if they contain aspirin.

• Over-the-counter cold and flu medications used according to the package instructions may help lessen some symptoms such as cough and congestion. Importantly, these medications will not lessen how infectious a person is.

• Get medical care right away if the sick person at home:

○ has difficulty breathing or chest pain

○ has purple or blue discoloration of the lips

○ is vomiting and unable to keep liquids down

○ has signs of dehydration such as dizziness when standing, absence of urination, or in infants, a lack of ○ tears when they cry

○ has seizures (for example, uncontrolled convulsions)

○ is less responsive than normal or becomes confused