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New Brands of Influenza Vaccines
Two new injectable vaccines , FluLaval and Fluarix, are available for use in the U.S. during the 2006- 2007 flu season. FluLaval has been available in Canada since 2001. Fluarix was approved by the FDA in August 2005 and has been available worldwide since 1992.
Antiviral Drugs for Influenza
There are two classes of antiviral medications for the flu: M2 inhibitors and neuraminidase inhibitors. M2 inhibitors should not be used because many strains of influen...
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Expert & Community Posts
It’s flu season again, have you had the vaccine?
By Christine Miller , Health Expert...eggs; people who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination in the past; and people... Read more »
Avoiding Flu Vaccine Toxicity
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...older one is the more like you are to have had the influenza vaccination, and age is also... Read more »
New Findings on Flu Shots for Elders Controversial
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert...son with asthma, which is one risk category, so I always got my shot. Every once in awhile,... Read more »
How NOT to Win Friends and InFLUence People
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert...late to get your shot for full protection. National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 8-14,... Read more »
National Flu Vaccine Week -- It's NOT Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot This Year!
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...eggs. People who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination. People who developed... Read more »
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Sinusitis: Prevention
...redesigned annually to match the anticipated viral strains. Experts recommend that people receive annual influenza vaccinations in October or November. People who should definitely be vaccinated... Read more »Pneumonia: Prevention
...complications, particularly pneumonia. In fact, among the elderly, interesting studies are now suggesting that influenza vaccination may help protect against stroke, adverse heart events, and... Read more »Immunizations: Haemophilus Type B
Haemophilus Type BHaemophilus influenzae (H. influenzae) type B is a bacterium, which, despite its name, is entirely different from the viruses that cause influenza (the flu). Before vaccination, H.... Read more »Ear Infections: Prevention
...near someone else. A very common method for transmitting a cold is by shaking hands. Everyone should always wash his or her hands before eating and after going outside. Ordinary soap is... Read more »Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Lifestyle Changes
...to cause pneumonia.Vaccines. Two important vaccinations help protect against respiratory infection.Influenza vaccination. People with emphysema should be vaccinated against influenza each year at... Read more »Images
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