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H1N1 Vaccine: Separating Myth from Reality

H1N1 (Swine Flu) has not been headline news for several weeks but according to health experts getting the H1N1 vaccine should continue to be a high priority. Although it is estimated that over 60 million Americans have been vaccinated this represents less than half of those eligible. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary,... Read moreChevron
posted 01/27/2010, comments (0)|
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Treatment for Swine Flu

The swine flu is making its way around the country with symptoms such as fever, sore throat and aches, similar to the seasonal flu. As with the seasonal flu, treatment is available to help make those with the flu more comfortable.   Antiviral Medications There are two main antiviral medications currently prescribed to treat symptoms of the... Read moreChevron
posted 12/19/2009, comment (1)|
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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
posted 10/26/2009, comments (2)|
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Diagnosing and Testing for Swine Flu

Most people wondering if they have the H1N1 swine flu will be diagnosed by their doctor, based on symptoms rather than a lab test. There are a few reasons testing is not routinely completed: The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is no longer tracking each case of swine flu. Doctors are familiar with symptoms of the flu and... Read moreChevron
posted 10/23/2009, comments (2)|
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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
posted 09/03/2009, comments (2)|
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