How Much Testing Does A Seasonal Flu Vaccination Get Each Year
Health Encyclopedia: Pneumonia Prevention
Prevention
The best way to prevent serious respiratory infections such as pneumonia is to avoid those who are sick (if possible), and to practice good hygiene. [For detailed information see the In-Depth Report #94 Colds and influenza.]
Good Hygiene and Preventing Transmission
Colds and flus are spread primarily when an infected person coughs or sneezes near someone else. A very common method for transmitting a cold is by shaking hands. Everyone should always wash his or her hands before eating and ...
Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
How NOT to Win Friends and InFLUence People
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert...late to get your shot for full protection. National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 8-14,... Read more »
FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...vaccine available for people between the age 2 and 49 years and administered by spraying it into... Read more »
Avoiding Flu Vaccine Toxicity
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...older one is the more like you are to have had the influenza vaccination, and age is also... Read more »
National Flu Vaccine Week -- It's NOT Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot This Year!
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...eggs. People who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination. People who developed... Read more »
New Findings on Flu Shots for Elders Controversial
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert...year's vaccine get it wrong. That happened a number of years back when both of my parents, plus... Read more »
Health Guide
Travel to Developing Countries: General Health Precautions
General Health PrecautionsMore than 50 million people from industrialized nations travel to developing countries each year. Such trips can pose significant health hazards. Travelers who plan to visit... Read more »Coronary Artery Disease: Other Medications
...liver function tests. Click the icon to see an image of cholesterol.Infection-Fighting MedicationsInfluenza Vaccinations (Flu Shots). Evidence now suggests influenza vaccinations help protect... Read more »Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Medications
...deficiencies in patients (such as those whoare takingdiuretics).Infection-Fighting MedicationsFlu Shots. Influenza vaccinations may help protect patients against another heart attack during flu... Read more »Managing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
...Washing hands is a very simple but effective preventive measure.There has been some question concerning influenza vaccinations because of some reports that vaccines may worsen asthma. Recent and... Read more »Immunizations: Introduction
...flu shot. Children older than 2 years of age who have chronic medical conditions should also receive influenza vaccination. The flu shot is not approved for children less than 6 months of age.Side... Read more »Images
Related News
Diabetics Short Changed in Nursing Homes
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 »
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 »
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 »
Create a test calendar to track your health
October 03, 2008By David Mendosa Many of us with diabetes feel better now than before our diagnosis. That's probably mostly because we take better care of ourselves... Read summary »
Vaccine Protects Against Cervical Cancer
May 05, 2008PORTLAND (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Cervical cancer kills about 200,000 women each year worldwide. High-risk infections cause it to develop --... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on ColdFluCentral.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
