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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 ...
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Expert & Community Posts
FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...Many parents and patients have questions about the flu vaccine that warrant further address. ... Read more »
Flu Outbreak
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...my efforts of proper hand washing and getting my annual flu vaccination. What's worse is my... Read more »
Winter Flu Season 2009-10: A New Approach for a New Flu Virus
By James Thompson MD , Health Expert...which, on average, kills 36,000 people in the U.S. annually. Why all the concern? H1N1 is... Read more »
Influenza Q&A - Interview with CDC Expert, Dr. Carolyn Bridges
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...there things you want to know about the flu and the flu vaccine? If so, you're going to love... Read more »
How NOT to Win Friends and InFLUence People
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert...yourself and others from influenza:Take time to get a flu vaccine. * CDC recommends a... Read more »
Health Guide
Immunizations: Introduction
...booster shots given at 12 to 15 months and 4 to 6 years.**All children aged 6-23 months should receive an annual flu shot. Children older than 2 years of age who have chronic medical conditions... Read more »Immunizations: Viral Influenza
...likely to become resistant to a vaccine that worked in the previous year. Vaccines are then redesigned annually to match the current strain.Influenza A. The influenza A virus is further... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Medications
...likely to become resistant to a vaccine that worked in the previous year. Vaccines are then redesigned annually to match the current strain.Influenza A. The influenza A virus is further... Read more »Ear Infections: Prevention
...vaccine called FluMist is approved for children ages 5 and older.In general, experts recommend that the flu vaccine be given to all children over6 months with a condition that requires regular... Read more »Managing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
...90% of patients with asthma remain unvaccinated.Patients with asthmashould ask their doctor about the flu vaccine and also whether they should receive the vaccination against pneumococcal... Read more »Images
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