Everyone should be back in school now. In one of my recent blogs, I discussed a "teacher cheat sheet" that is helpful for teachers on the front lines. One of my patient families suggested that I discuss the potential H1N1 influenza epidemic. The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene continually updates Maryland healthcare professionals on influenza and infectious diseases. My latest update is as follows.
H1N1 Influenza Update: August 28, 2009
Throughout the summer, Maryland DHMH has...
...poll found that 72 percent are worried about side effects. Much of this concern is undoubtedly... Read more »
...after the shot and usually last 1 to 2 days. The side effects can be a little different for the... Read more »
...most vaccines, there are a few possible mild side effects, but consider this... The risks of... Read more »
...this system correlated well, we can not know the effects of media or other biases until they... Read more »
...late to get your shot for full protection. National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 8-14,... Read more »
(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 »
(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 »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Nursing home residents who have diabetes may not be getting the kind of care they need to prevent deadly complications of the... Read summary »
(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 »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The treatment against a common form of cancer could come from plants, according to new findings from the Stanford University... Read summary »