Testing Of The 1st Flu Vaccine
Influenza Q&A - Interview with CDC Expert, Dr. Carolyn Bridges
Are there things you want to know about the flu and the flu vaccine? If so, you're going to love this sharepost.
I recently had the opportunity to speak one on one with Dr. Carolyn Bridges, the Associate Director for Science in the Influenza Division of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This CDC unit is responsible for a number of tasks, including:
- Year-round influenza surveillance throughout the world
- Coordinating with state and local health departments
- Global decision-making with ...
Expert & Community Posts
FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...Many parents and patients have questions about the flu vaccine that warrant further address. ... Read more »
How NOT to Win Friends and InFLUence People
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert...yourself and others from influenza:Take time to get a flu vaccine. * CDC recommends a... Read more »
Swine Flu/H1N1 Flu Virus: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
By James Thompson MD , Health Expert...protect me from getting the swine flu?Answer: No. The flu vaccine given in the fall, and for the... Read more »
Flu Season 2008: 9 Tips For Protecting Yourself
By Allison Janse , Health Expert...millions of people, who rolled up their sleeves for a flu vaccine, is that this season's vaccine... Read more »
Flu Outbreak
By Deanne Stein , Health ExpertThere is no way around it, I feel horrible. I caught the flu, despite my efforts of proper hand... Read more »
Health Guide
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 »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: 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 »Managing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
...90% of patients with asthma remain unvaccinated.Patients with asthmashould ask their doctor about the flu vaccine and also whether they should receive the vaccination against pneumococcal... Read more »Asthma Management and Control
...of patients with asthma remain unvaccinated. Patients with asthma should ask their doctors about the flu vaccine and also whether they should receive the vaccination against pneumococcal... Read more »Images
Medications
...certain live vaccines (such as varicella vaccine, live flu vaccine). Before using this... Read more »
...certain live vaccines (such as varicella vaccine, live flu vaccine). Before using this... Read more »
...certain live vaccines (such as varicella vaccine, live flu vaccine). Before using this... Read more »
Related News
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 »
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 »
Diabetics Short Changed in Nursing Homes
May 29, 2007(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 »
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 »
Universal flu vaccine shows promise
April 27, 2009A new, universal flu vaccine is showing promise in preventing serious complications and death from many different strains of influenza, researchers... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on ColdFluCentral.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
