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If You Get The Swine Flu Vaccine, Can You Still Get The Swine Flu?

If You Get The Swine Flu Vaccine, Can You Still Get The Swine Flu?

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

Swine Flu/H1N1 Flu Virus: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

By James Thompson MD , Health Expert

The swine flu (H1N1 influenza virus) is still spreading, but there's no need to panic. This flu... Read more »

Seasonal Flu, Swine Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines for People With Asthma

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...asthma patients have been recommended to get annual flu shots in order to prevent the flu. As... Read more »

It's Autumn: Do You Know Where Your Flu Shot Is Coming From?

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...thinking about preventing winter viruses, including the flu and pneumonia. These respiratory... Read more »

Should You Get a Shot for H1N1 (Swine Flu)?

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...could gear up production of vaccine for the H1N1 flu virus -- formerly swine flu -- fast enough.... Read more »

Swine Flu and Immune-Suppressing Drugs

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...susceptible to the H1N1 virus (the so-called swine flu) and the regular seasonal influenza. ... Read more »

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Health Guide

What is Swine Flu and other Frequently Asked Questions

What is swine flu?As its name suggest, swine flu is a type of flu virus that usually only affects pigs. Four different swine flu strains commonly circulate among pigs, and the animals get sick but... Read more »

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 »

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 »

Ear Infections: Prevention

PreventionThe best way to prevent ear infections is to prevent colds and flu.Good Hygiene. Colds and flus are spread primarily when an infected person coughs or sneezes near someone else. A very... Read more »

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