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Did You Get Your Flu Shot?
Influenza, "the flu," is caused by a virus that infects the respiratory tract and is spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the flu can cause serious problems for some, including anyone taking immunosuppressive drugs such as Imuran, Neoral, Purinethol, and Prednisone
In a recent study conducted in an IBD specialty clinic, it was found that 86 percent of the patients were taking or had taken immunosuppressive medication, but...
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Time for a Flu Shot?
...should call your doctor or 911 immediately.Be proactive by checking your doctor's office or health clinic to insure they will have adequate supplies of the flu vaccine wherever you get vaccinated.... Read more »Asthmatics Should Be Cautious of Swine Flu
...washing.The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology represents allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special interest in... Read more »Flu Shots for Chronic Pain Patients: Pros & Cons
...illness. As with many homeopathic medicines, there is a debate as to its effectiveness. While a few clinical trials have suggested that Oscillococcinum can reduce the duration of the symptoms... Read more »The flu
...Infectious Diseases. 2nd Ed. New York, NY: Churchill Livingstone, 2003:1159-1160. Ferri FF. Ferris Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment. 2005 ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2005:447-448.... Read more »Avian influenza
...is no available vaccine against avian influenza. However, a vaccine against H5N1 is being tested in clinical trials. Doctors recommend that people get an influenza (flu) shot to reduce the... Read more »Images
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