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Twenty Years Of Flu Statistics

Experts: Flu season off to a slow start

February 04, 2009

Experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say there are far fewer cases of the flu in the United States so far this year compared to last year, which suggests that Americans may be in for a mild flu season. According to experts, the most common flu virus this year is influenza A--primarily the H1 viruses. This is one of the groups of viruses included in this year's flu vaccine, but it does not respond to the flu drug Tamiflu. CDC officials say that though exact numbers... Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

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

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

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

How NOT to Win Friends and InFLUence People

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Seasonal Flu website.Have you had your flu shot this... Read more »

Did You Get Your Flu Shot?

By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

... MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Influenza, "the flu," is caused by a virus that... Read more »

FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009

By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...colds and sinus infections typical of the fall, flu season rapidly approaches. Tens of... Read more »

Track the Flu in Your Area With... Google?

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...have more timely information on the incidence of flu throughout the U.S. than health sources.... Read more »

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Health Guide

CDC Expert Answers Questions About the Flu and Flu Vaccine

Have a question or comment? Click here.Are there things you want to know about the flu and the flu vaccine? If so, you're going to love this article. I recently had the opportunity to speak one on... Read more »

Time for a Flu Shot?

What is the flu? It is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting... Read more »

Flu Shots for Chronic Pain Patients: Pros & Cons

Each year as flu season approaches, fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalopathy/chronic fatigue syndrome patients ask me if they should get a flu shot. Since no research has been done on the subject,... Read more »

Immunizations: Viral Influenza

Viral InfluenzaInfluenza, commonly called the flu, is always caused by a virus.Influenza, also known as the flu, is caused by a virus.There are different strains of influenza:Influenza A is the most... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Complications

...susceptible to infection. Some experts believe that the rhinovirus may play a more significant role than the flu in causing lower respiratory infections in such people.Aggravation of Asthma.... Read more »

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Medications

Flumadine Oral Uses and How to Use

...Rimantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu virus (influenza A). If you have... Read more »

Tamiflu Oral Uses and How to Use

...Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the... Read more »

Tamiflu Oral Uses and How to Use

...Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps to make... Read more »

Symmetrel Oral Uses and How to Use

...Amantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu (influenza A). If you have been... Read more »

Tamiflu Oral Dosage and Storage

...others. This medication is not a substitute for the flu vaccine. Consult your doctor about the... Read more »

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Related News

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Half-Dose Flu Shot

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(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 »

Universal flu vaccine shows promise

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A new, universal flu vaccine is showing promise in preventing serious complications and death from many different strains of influenza, researchers... Read summary »

Five myths about the flu

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New U.S. plant to boost flu vaccine availability

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U.S. regulators approved a new flu vaccine manufacturing plant in order to boost production of seasonal flu shots and to develop a H1N1 swine flu... Read summary »

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