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Health Encyclopedia: Influenza Immunization (Vaccine)
This vaccine protects people against
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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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Importance of the Flu Shot
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Considering a flu shot? Highly recommended if you have asthma or are from 6 months to 5 years of age
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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 »Flu Shots for Chronic Pain Patients: Pros & Cons
...benefits outweigh the risks because the effects of the flu on FM and ME/CFS patients can be severe and long lasting. Another factor to consider is your exposure level. If you’re... Read more »The flu
...Haven't had a serious reaction to flu shots in the past Are not pregnant A new nasal spray-type flu vaccine calledFluMist is available to people aged 5 to 49 years old. FluMist uses a... 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 »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 »Images
Medications
...from growing. It is not a substitute for the flu vaccine. (See Notes) Oseltamivir... Read more »
...from growing. It is not a substitute for the flu vaccine. (See Notes) Oseltamivir... Read more »
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Half-Dose Flu Shot
December 11, 2008(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 »
Protecting Newborns from the Flu
October 31, 2008(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 »
Flu Shot Reduces Blood Clots
November 11, 2008(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 »
Universal flu vaccine shows promise
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May 29, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Nursing home residents who have diabetes may not be getting the kind of care they need to prevent deadly complications of the... Read summary »
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