What Are Side Effects In China For Swine Flu Vaccine
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Viral Influenza
Influenza, commonly called the flu, is always caused by a virus.
There are different strains of influenza:
- Influenza A is the most widespread and most severe strain. It can affect both animals and humans. Influenza A is the cause of the worldwide epidemics (pandemics) of the flu that have occurred. An estimated 142,000 hospitalizations per year are due to this strain of the flu. Influenza A is usually further categorized by two ...
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Diabetes and H1N1
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert...my patients and families are concerned about side effects of the new vaccine. As health... Read more »
FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...much higher than the risk of suffering from harmful effects of the flu vaccine (very low risk of... Read more »
Should You Get a Shot for H1N1 (Swine Flu)?
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...poll found that 72 percent are worried about side effects. Much of this concern is undoubtedly... Read more »
It’s flu season again, have you had the vaccine?
By Christine Miller , Health Expert...after the shot and usually last 1 to 2 days. The side effects can be a little different for the... Read more »
Did You Get Your Flu Shot?
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert...lack of awareness (49 percent) and concern for side effects (18 percent). If you are allergic... Read more »
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Pneumonia: Prevention
...from herbal products.The following are special concerns for people taking natural remedies for colds:Echinacea. The herbal remedy echinacea is commonly taken to prevent onset and ease symptoms of... Read more »Time for a Flu Shot?
...reactions. Almost all people who get influenza vaccine have no serious problems from it. What are the side effects that could occur?Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given Fever... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Medications
...B.Neither has proven to reduce the risk for complications, including pneumonia and bronchitis.Side Effects. Both agents occasionally cause nausea, vomiting, indigestion, insomnia, and... Read more »Ear Infections: Prevention
...recommendation may vary from year to year depending on the supply of the vaccine.Possible negative side effects include the following:Allergic Reaction. Newer vaccines contain very little egg... Read more »Immunizations: Introduction
...records may not correctly reflect immunization status and that many adopted children, such as those from China, have not had many important vaccinations. Click the icon to see an animation about... Read more »Images
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