Is The H1n1 Flu Vaccine Live
MS and the Flu Vaccine
September is almost over and it is time for many to get the seasonal flu shot. There remains to be debate amongst those who live with chronic illness whether it is wise or necessary to get the vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that those who live with chronic illness, especially those who are likely to experience complications from the flu, SHOULD get an annual flu vaccine.
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Health Guide
Immunizations: Viral Influenza
...children -- may have fewer antibodies to it and so may be at higher risk for severe infection. (See Flu Vaccines in this report.)Complications of the Flu. In general, the flu is usually... 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 »Colds and the Flu: Medications
...healthy adults, immunization typically reduces the chance of illness by about 70 - 90%. The current flu vaccines may be slightly less effective in certain patients, such as the elderly and those... Read more »Pneumonia: Prevention
...add-on therapy for people in certain high-risk groups. They may also be used:In combination with the flu vaccine during seasons where there is a poor match between the virus and vaccine.In... Read more »Multiple Sclerosis: Lifestyle Changes
...shot in the fall. However, experts warn that patients should not take the nasal spray version of the flu vaccine (FluMist Intranasal). Unlike the flu injection vaccine, which uses an inactivated... Read more »Images
Medications
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