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James Thompson MD

James Thompson MD

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Board Certified Allergist and Internist
posted 10/26/2009, comments (0)

Yes, Egg Allergic People Can Get The Seasonal And Swine Flu Vaccines (Sort Of)

Seasonal flu vaccine has been widely recommended to people unless they are younger than six months of age, have a history of allergic reaction to flu shot, have a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, or a history of egg allergy.   But it's important to note that the egg-allergic person can get a flu shot if specific guidelines are followed... Read moreChevron
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James Thompson MD

James Thompson MD

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Board Certified Allergist and Internist
posted 09/03/2009, comments (2)

Winter Flu Season 2009-10: A New Approach for a New Flu Virus

News about swine flu virus, (H1N1) continues to be a headliner for medical media. According to health officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), H1N1 flu vaccine should be available in the coming weeks. But they recommend getting the seasonal flu vaccine as soon as it is available (probably within days of this... Read moreChevron
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Allison Janse

Allison Janse

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Author and Germ Freak
posted 10/20/2008, comments (0)

Stealth Health: Sneaking Immune-Boosting Foods into Your Diet

While there is no truth to the adage, "Starve a fever, feed a cold," research proves that what you eat can either boost or impair your immunity and help -- or hasten -- your recovery from an illness. This is why, as we enter cold and flu season, many of us are wondering how to get the proper nutrients. The answer may be as simple as adding some... Read moreChevron
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Allison Janse

Allison Janse

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Author and Germ Freak
posted 10/06/2008, comment (1)

How to Build A Natural Cold-Fighting Kit for Your Family

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, over-the-counter products are ineffective for treating coughs and colds in children under six, and shouldn't be given because of the risk of side effects. The FDA is echoing that parents shouldn't give the medicines to kids under two.   In the meantime, with kids already in school, chances... Read moreChevron
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