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National Flu Vaccine Week -- It's NOT Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot This Year!
National Flu Vaccine Week 2008 runs from Dec. 8 through Dec. 15, so this is the perfect time to get your annual flu shot, if you haven't already taken care of that task. You don't want to get the flu, do you?
The flu is a viral respiratory illness that strikes thousands of people worldwide each year. In the northern hemisphere, peak flu season is fast approaching. The majority of flu cases each year strike in January, February and March, though the season actually begins in November or Decemb...
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Expert & Community Posts
Influenza Q&A - Interview with CDC Expert, Dr. Carolyn Bridges
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health ExpertAre there things you want to know about the flu and the flu vaccine? If so, you're going to love... Read more »
Track the Flu in Your Area With... Google?
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...have more timely information on the incidence of flu throughout the U.S. than health sources.... Read more »
How NOT to Win Friends and InFLUence People
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert...from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Seasonal Flu website.Have you had your flu shot this... Read more »
Did You Get Your Flu Shot?
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert... MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Influenza, "the flu," is caused by a virus that... Read more »
FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...colds and sinus infections typical of the fall, flu season rapidly approaches. Tens of... Read more »
Health Guide
CDC Expert Answers Questions About the Flu and Flu Vaccine
Have a question or comment? Click here.Are there things you want to know about the flu and the flu vaccine? If so, you're going to love this article. I recently had the opportunity to speak one on... Read more »Symptoms of the Swine Flu, Swine Flu Treatment Information
Swine flu is caused by type A influenza (also known as H1N1). Swine Flu symptoms are similar to the flu that normally infects humans.Symptoms include:fevercoughsore throatbody... Read more »What is Swine Flu and other Frequently Asked Questions
What is swine flu?As its name suggest, swine flu is a type of flu virus that usually only affects pigs. Four different swine flu strains commonly circulate among pigs, and the animals get sick but... Read more »Time for a Flu Shot?
What is the flu? It is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting... Read more »Asthmatics Should Be Cautious of Swine Flu
April 28, 2009MILWAUKEE – As news of the swine flu situation develops, it is important for those with asthma or other respiratory conditions to be aware of the basic facts about influenza and how... Read more »Images
Medications
...medication do not have serious side effects. The flu itself or oseltamivir may rarely cause... Read more »
...(eye-BAN-droe-nate) Side Effects Headache, stomach upset, flu-like symptoms (e.g., fever,... Read more »
...Stomach upset, diarrhea, pain in arms/legs, or mild flu-like symptoms (e.g., fatigue, muscle... Read more »
...occur: fever persistent sore throat/earache flu symptoms Tell your doctor immediately... Read more »
...medication do not have serious side effects. The flu itself or oseltamivir may rarely cause... Read more »
Related News
Drug-resistant swine flu found in Denmark
June 29, 2009International health officials are reporting that for the first time, a case of swine flu has proven resistant to the flu drug Tamiflu. The officials... Read summary »
Many asthmatics skip the flu shot
June 30, 2009Asthmatics who get the flu have a higher risk of developing complications such as pneumonia, but many with the disease skip the yearly flu shot. A... Read summary »
Officials say H1N1 flu threat is fading--for now
May 10, 2009The news has been dominated by the H1N1 (swine) flu outbreak, but the threat appears to be fading, experts say. But these same experts say the virus... Read summary »
H1N1 fatality rate only slightly higher than seasonal flu: experts
May 19, 2009U.S. health officials say that while most cases of swine flu continue to be no worse than seasonal flu, the death rate from the new H1N1 virus is... Read summary »
Drugmaker working on swine flu vaccine
April 27, 2009Drugmaker Baxter International is working with officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop a vaccine for the potentially deadly... Read summary »
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