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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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Expert & Community Posts

Swine Flu and Immune-Suppressing Drugs

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Many medications prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis can weaken the immune system, including... Read more »

Influenza Q&A - Interview with CDC Expert, Dr. Carolyn Bridges

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...there things you want to know about the flu and the flu vaccine? If so, you're going to love... Read more »

Diabetes and H1N1

By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...immunized with the H1N1 vaccine, as well as the seasonal flu vaccine (shot or "flu mist"... Read more »

Don't Forget About Your Seasonal Flu Vaccine

By Beth McNamara , Health Expert

...astounded by people who refuse to get the seasonal flu vaccine, yet want to be first in line for... Read more »

MS and the Flu Vaccine

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...complications from the flu, SHOULD get an annual flu vaccine. Living with an autoimmune... Read more »

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Health Guide

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Immunizations: Introduction

...check with their physicians.Upper respiratory infections are very common after foreign travel. The flu vaccine may be recommended when traveling to any country during flu season, particularly for... Read more »

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