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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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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 »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 »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 »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 »Colds and the Flu: Complications
...countries, and has lead to death. People can become infected from contact with contaminated chickens and pigs. Scientists greatest fear is the emergence of a highly contagious virus that spreads... Read more »Images
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