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New Brands of Influenza Vaccines
Two new injectable vaccines , FluLaval and Fluarix, are available for use in the U.S. during the 2006- 2007 flu season. FluLaval has been available in Canada since 2001. Fluarix was approved by the FDA in August 2005 and has been available worldwide since 1992.
Antiviral Drugs for Influenza
There are two classes of antiviral medications for the flu: M2 inhibitors and neuraminidase inhibitors. M2 inhibitors should not be used because many strains of influen...
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Expert & Community Posts
Diagnosing and Testing for Swine Flu
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...has shown these types of tests are more accurate in children than in adults. H1N1 Specific... Read more »
How NOT to Win Friends and InFLUence People
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert...risk for serious flu complications, including young children, pregnant women, people with... Read more »
Influenza Q&A - Interview with CDC Expert, Dr. Carolyn Bridges
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health ExpertAre there things you want to know about the flu and the flu vaccine? If so, you're going to love... Read more »
FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...over the age of 6 months, with the priority being children and adolescents, at high risk for... Read more »
It’s flu season again, have you had the vaccine?
By Christine Miller , Health Expert...headache, vomiting and muscle aches and fever (in children). Adults sometimes get a sore throat... Read more »
Health Guide
Immunizations: Viral Influenza
...been less common in the past few years, there is some concern that some people -- particularly small children -- may have fewer antibodies to it and so may be at higher risk for severe infection.... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Complications
...infections.Ear Infections. The rhinovirus infection, a major cause of colds, also commonly predisposes children to ear infections, possibly by obstructing the Eustachian tube, which leads to the... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Resources
www.cdc.gov/flu -- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventionwww.niaid.nih.gov -- National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseaseswww.who.int/csr/disease/influenza -- World Health... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Introduction
...sore throat, fever, minor headaches, muscle aches, and coughing.Fever is low-grade or absent. In small children, however, fever may be as high as 103 F for 1 or 2 days. It should go down after... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Medications
...different age and patient groups are as follows:Adults. Both are approved for treatment in adult patients.Children. Oseltamivir is approved for use in children age one and older. Studies report... Read more »Images
Medications
...doctor. When this medication is taken to prevent flu, children younger than 10 should usually... Read more »
...your medical condition and response to therapy. In children, the dosage is also based on body... Read more »
...caused by the flu virus (influenza) in adults and children 7 and older. It helps make the... Read more »
...store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medications... Read more »
...store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medications... Read more »
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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 »
Hope for Childhood Arthritis
May 05, 2008CLEVELAND (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- We think of arthritis as something that hits when we get old. But it can strike kids, too. One type can leave... Read summary »
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