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The Flu Vaccine Complications

Universal flu vaccine shows promise

April 27, 2009
A new, universal flu vaccine is showing promise in preventing serious complications and death from many different strains of influenza, researchers say. Currently, the yearly flu vaccine has to be made to match the most-widely circulating flu strain. But scientists in St. Louis report that low-level doses of a vaccine made from flu viruses A and B triggered the immune system to start fighting the disease in 377 healthy study participants. Experts say this experimental vaccine is a preliminary st... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...being children and adolescents, at high risk for flu complications, the elderly, people with... Read more »

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How NOT to Win Friends and InFLUence People
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...important for people at high risk for serious flu complications, including young children,... Read more »

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Diabetes and H1N1
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...is recommended for those at high risk of influenza complications (age influenza complications... Read more »

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It’s flu season again, have you had the vaccine?
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...conditions are at higher risk for developing the flu and complications from the flu, especially... Read more »

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MS and the Flu Vaccine
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...illness, especially those who are likely to experience complications from the flu, SHOULD get an... Read more »

Health Guide

Time for a Flu Shot?
...average: 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications, and; nearly 36,000 people die from flu each year. Some people, such as older... Read more »
CDC Expert Answers Questions About the Flu and Flu Vaccine
...killed flu virus isn't great. But, these young babies are also at high risk for serious flu-related complications. So, their protection against the flu must come from those in their environment.... Read more »
Influenza immunization (vaccine)
...chills, sore muscles, and cough. Thousands of people in the U.S. die each year from the flu or its complications. Most of those who die are the elderly, young children, or people with compromised... Read more »
Emphysema
...from lung function tests (spirometry). Death may occur from respiratory failure, pneumonia, or other complications. Complications Recurrent respiratory infections ... Read more »
Immunizations: Viral Influenza
...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 self-limited and not serious. It is... Read more »

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