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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

How Long Should I Wait For The H1n1 Vaccine After I Get The Seasonal Flu Vaccine?

Health Encyclopedia: Influenza Immunization (Vaccine)

Definition

This vaccine protects people againstthe flu.


Alternative Names

Vaccine - influenza; Immunization - influenza; Flu shot; Flu vaccine


Information

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 fever, chills, sore muscles, and cough. Thousands of people in the U.S. die each year from the flu or its complications. Most of those who die are the elderly, young...

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Expert & Community Posts

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FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...colds and sinus infections typical of the fall, flu season rapidly approaches. Tens of... Read more »

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National Flu Vaccine Week -- It's NOT Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot This Year!
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

National Flu Vaccine Week 2008 runs from Dec. 8 through Dec. 15, so this is the perfect time to get... Read more »

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Importance of the Flu Shot
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...called the seasonal misery we are familiar with "influenza" because they blamed it, as they did... Read more »

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H1N1 Redux: Myths and Legends
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...Medical Center diabetes nurse educators are about H1N1 flu vaccine. The following are the most... Read more »

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Considering a flu shot? Highly recommended if you have asthma or are from 6 months to 5 years of age
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

 At the time of this posting (October-07) flu shots have arrived and are being given to many... Read more »

Health Guide

Time for a Flu Shot?
What is the flu? It is a contagious respiratory 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... Read more »
Flu Shots for Chronic Pain Patients: Pros & Cons
Each year as flu season approaches, fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalopathy/chronic fatigue syndrome patients ask me if they should get a flu shot.  Since no research has been done on the subject,... Read more »
The flu
Flu; Influenza A; Influenza B Prevention A yearly vaccine is recommended for infants, the elderly, women who may be pregnant during flu season, and those with... Read more »
Immunizations: Viral Influenza
Viral InfluenzaInfluenza, commonly called the flu, is always caused by a virus.Influenza, also known as the flu, is caused by a virus.There are different strains of influenza:Influenza A is the most... Read more »
Colds and the Flu: Medications
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... Read more »

Medications

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...Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps to make... Read more »

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...Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the... Read more »

Related News

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
April 27, 2009

A new, universal flu vaccine is showing promise in preventing serious complications and death from many different strains of influenza, researchers... Read summary »

Vaccine Protects Against Cervical Cancer
May 05, 2008

PORTLAND (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Cervical cancer kills about 200,000 women each year worldwide. High-risk infections cause it to develop --... Read summary »