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For mild influenza, symptom relief is similar to that for colds. Vaccines are available to prevent influenza (See section on Viral Influenza Vaccines).

Two classes of antiviral agents have been developed to treat both influenza A, B, or both: M2 inhibitors and neuraminidase inhibitors. The CDC recommended in January 2006 that the M2 inhibitors should no longer be used to treat flu during the 2005 2006 season because many strains of influenza A have become resistant to these drugs. In ...

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Expert & Community Posts

Avoiding Flu Vaccine Toxicity

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...someone actually being sick. A drug recall for a brand of cough syrup could also cause a false... 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 »

FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009

By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...Many parents and patients have questions about the flu vaccine that warrant further address. ... Read more »

How NOT to Win Friends and InFLUence People

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...yourself and others from influenza:Take time to get a flu vaccine. * CDC recommends a... Read more »

New Findings on Flu Shots for Elders Controversial

By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert

...A strain of flu that was not covered in the fall flu vaccine was getting into nursing homes, and... Read more »

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Health Guide

Pneumonia: Prevention

...significant percentage of such remedies containing toxic metals.Anti-Viral Drugs: Neuraminidase InhibitorsBrands and Benefits. Zanamivir (Relenza) and oseltamivir (Tamiflu) are called... Read more »

Immunizations: Introduction

...influenzae type (Hib)Hepatitis ABirth2 monthsDTaP*Hib4 monthsDTaP*Hib6 monthsDTaP*Hib (Depending on brand. For example, no third dose is required for PedvaxHIB or ComVax.)12 to 15 monthsHib... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Highlights

New Brands of Influenza VaccinesTwo new injectable vaccines , FluLaval and Fluarix, are available for use in the U.S. during the 2006- 2007 flu season. FluLaval has been available in Canada... Read more »

Immunizations: Viral Influenza

...children -- may have fewer antibodies to it and so may be at higher risk for severe infection. (See Flu Vaccines in this report.)Complications of the Flu. In general, the flu is usually... 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 »

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