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Flu during pregnancy may boost baby's schizophrenia risk

June 10, 2009

A new study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry has found that if a woman contracts the flu virus during pregnancy, her baby is more likely to develop schizophrenia. Researchers discovered that fetal exposure to the influenza A virus leads to cognitive problems by age seven among children who later develop a psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia as adults. But the scientists also found that fetal exposure to this virus does not lead to cognitive problems among children who do not l... Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

Should You Get a Flu Shot?

By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

... Every fall the question of whether or not to get a flu shot arises. For some people, this is... Read more »

Diabetes and H1N1

By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...families suggested that I discuss the potential H1N1 influenza epidemic. The Maryland Department... Read more »

Avoiding Flu Vaccine Toxicity

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...a month ago that we all get vaccinated against influenza this year, I had no idea how much... 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 »

Cold, Flu and Allergies: What you need to know about common drugs, vaccines and remedies

By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

This is the time of year when colds and flu are on our minds. Allergy symptoms can also increase... Read more »

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Health Guide

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 »

Pneumonia in immunocompromised host

Pneumonia in immunodeficient patient Prevention Limit exposure of immunocompromised people to others who are ill. Read more »

Parainfluenza

Prevention There are no vaccines available for parainfluenza. Infections are most common in fall and winter. Avoiding crowds to limit exposure during peak outbreaks may decrease the... Read more »

Meningitis: H. influenzae

H. influenzae meningitis; H. flu meningitis Prevention For protection of the general public (infant and early childhood): Several types of Hib vaccine... Read more »

Avian influenza

Bird flu; H5N1 Prevention Travelers should avoid visits to live-bird markets in areas with an avian flu outbreak. People who work with birds who might be... Read more »

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Medications

Flumadine Oral Uses and How to Use

...Rimantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu virus (influenza A). If you have... Read more »

Tamiflu Oral Uses and How to Use

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

Tamiflu Oral Uses and How to Use

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

Symmetrel Oral Uses and How to Use

...Amantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu (influenza A). If you have been... Read more »

Tamiflu Oral Drug Interactions

...clopidogrel Tell your doctor if you have received flu vaccine in the nose within 2 weeks... Read more »

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Analysis of several studies has yielded good news for the inhaled insulin drug Exubera. In one study researchers in France found that Exubera remains... 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 »

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 »

Stopping the Stomach Flu

July 28, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers could be close to discovering a treatment for the common "stomach flu" thanks to an immune sensor that detects... Read summary »

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