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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 been developed to treat both influenza A, B, or both: M2 inhibitors and neuraminidase inhibitors. The CDC recommended in January 2006 that the M2 inhibitors should no longer be used to treat flu during the 2005 2006 season because many strains of influenza A have become resistant to these drugs. In ...

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What is Swine Flu and other Frequently Asked Questions

...protected?Unfortunately, no. There currently is no vaccine for the swine flu. Experts say it is possible that the flu vaccine could provide some protection against H3N2 swine flu bugs, but... Read more »

Time for a Flu Shot?

...age and older, including healthy people and people with chronic medical conditions. The nasal-spray flu vaccine -- a vaccine made with live, weakened flu viruses that do not cause the flu... 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 »

Influenza immunization (vaccine)

...againstthe flu. Alternative Names Vaccine - influenza; Immunization - influenza; Flu shot; Flu vaccine Information The flu is a contagious respiratory disease caused by an... Read more »

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 »

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