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Can You Catch The Swine Flu From The Swine Flu Vaccine

Health Encyclopedia: Immunizations Viral Influenza

Viral Influenza

Influenza, commonly called the flu, is always caused by a virus.

Influenza, also known as the flu, is caused by a virus.

There are different strains of influenza:

Influenza A is the most widespread and most severe strain. It can affect both animals and humans. Influenza A is the cause of the worldwide epidemics (pandemics) of the flu that have occurred. An estimated 142,000 hospitalizations per year are due to this strain of the flu. Influenza A is usually further categorized by two ...

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Expert & Community Posts

Seasonal Flu, Swine Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines for People With Asthma

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...-- the usual seasonal flu shot and the new swine flu vaccine, now being referred to as the H1N1... Read more »

MS and the Flu Vaccine

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...complications from the flu, SHOULD get an annual flu vaccine. Living with an autoimmune... Read more »

Swine flu (H1N1 influenza) and diabetes

By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

The news reports about the H1N1 influenza pandemic (popularly known as "swine flu") keep coming,... Read more »

Influenza Q&A - Interview with CDC Expert, Dr. Carolyn Bridges

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...there things you want to know about the flu and the flu vaccine? If so, you're going to love... Read more »

Diabetes and H1N1

By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...immunized with the H1N1 vaccine, as well as the seasonal flu vaccine (shot or "flu mist"... Read more »

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Health Guide

What is Swine Flu and other Frequently Asked Questions

...protected?Unfortunately, no. There currently is no vaccine for the swine flu. Experts say it is possible that the flu vaccine could provide some protection against H3N2 swine flu bugs, but... 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 »

Colds and the Flu: Medications

...healthy adults, immunization typically reduces the chance of illness by about 70 - 90%. The current flu vaccines may be slightly less effective in certain patients, such as the elderly and those... Read more »

Pneumonia: Prevention

...add-on therapy for people in certain high-risk groups. They may also be used:In combination with the flu vaccine during seasons where there is a poor match between the virus and vaccine.In... Read more »

Time for a Flu Shot?

...age and older, including healthy people and people with chronic medical conditions. The nasal-spray flu vaccine -- a vaccine made with live, weakened flu viruses that do not cause the flu... Read more »

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