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Viral Influenza
Influenza, commonly called the flu, is always 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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Avoiding Flu Vaccine Toxicity
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FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009
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Influenza Q&A - Interview with CDC Expert, Dr. Carolyn Bridges
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New Findings on Flu Shots for Elders Controversial
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Diabetes and H1N1
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Time for a Flu Shot?
...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 a flu vaccination each year. Every year in... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Medications
...now suggesting that influenza vaccination may help protect against stroke, adverse heart events, and death from all causes.Children Who Should Be Vaccinated. The following children over 6 months... Read more »Pneumonia: Prevention
...now suggesting that influenza vaccination may help protect against stroke, adverse heart events, and death from all causes.Children Who Should Be Vaccinated.The American Academy of Pediatrics... Read more »Ear Infections: Prevention
...vaccine called FluMist is approved for children ages 5 and older.In general, experts recommend that the flu vaccine be given to all children over6 months with a condition that requires regular... Read more »Immunizations: Introduction
...diseases have saved millions of lives. American vaccination rates are now at an all-time high. Disease and death from diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella, and Haemophilus... Read more »Images
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