As millions of Americans endure the surge of colds and sinus infections typical of the fall, flu season rapidly approaches. Tens of thousands of people in the U.S. die from influenza each year. There would probably be many more deaths if it weren't for aggressive vaccination strategies led by national health departments and healthcare providers.
Every year I advise my patients to get their flu shots before the start of flu season (in October). Many parents and patients have questions about ...
Read more »...my patients and families are concerned about side effects of the new vaccine. As health... Read more »
...most vaccines, there are a few possible mild side effects, but consider this... The risks of... Read more »
...They just discovered that her heart is on the right side of her body. The only complaint she has... Read more »
...yourself and others from influenza:Take time to get a flu vaccine. * CDC recommends a... Read more »
...after the shot and usually last 1 to 2 days. The side effects can be a little different for the... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A half-dose flu shot may be just as effective in healthy, young people as a full dose, which could be useful during vaccine... Read summary »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The most effective way to protect newborn babies from the flu virus may be to vaccinate new mothers and other family members... Read summary »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's the time of the year get your annual flu shot, and now it could protect you against another danger. In a new study,... Read summary »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The treatment against a common form of cancer could come from plants, according to new findings from the Stanford University... Read summary »
PITTSBURGH (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- If a pregnant mother is found with a dangerous microbe before labor, usually a doctor will administer an... Read summary »