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Health Encyclopedia: Influenza Immunization (Vaccine)
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Vaccine - influenza; Immunization - influenza; Flu shot; Flu vaccine
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The flu is a contagious respiratory disease caused by an influenza virus. In the U.S., flu outbreaks typically occur in winter months. Symptoms include
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FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009
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Avoiding Flu Vaccine Toxicity
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National Flu Vaccine Week -- It's NOT Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot This Year!
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Time for a Flu Shot?
...average: 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications, and; nearly 36,000 people die from flu each year. Some people, such as older... Read more »CDC Expert Answers Questions About the Flu and Flu Vaccine
...killed flu virus isn't great. But, these young babies are also at high risk for serious flu-related complications. So, their protection against the flu must come from those in their environment.... Read more »Immunizations: Viral Influenza
...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 self-limited and not serious. It is... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Medications
...the U.S.M2 inhibitors are not effective against influenza B.Neither has proven to reduce the risk for complications, including pneumonia and bronchitis.Side Effects. Both agents occasionally cause... Read more »Pneumonia: Prevention
...medication, the CDC recommended against its use for the remainder of the 2005-2006 flu season.They may reduce complications of influenza, although this needs to be confirmed. It is not yet known... Read more »Images
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