What Are The Effects Of Getting The Flu Shots
FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009
As millions of Americans endure the surge of colds and sinus infections typical of the fall, flu season rapidly approaches. Tens of thousands of people in the U.S. die from influenza each year. There would probably be many more deaths if it weren't for aggressive vaccination strategies led by national health departments and healthcare providers.
Every year I advise my patients to get their flu shots before the start of flu season (in October). Many parents and patients have questions about ...
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Expert & Community Posts
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 »
National Flu Vaccine Week -- It's NOT Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot This Year!
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...most vaccines, there are a few possible mild side effects, but consider this... The risks of... Read more »
Seasonal Flu, Swine Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines for People With Asthma
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...asthma patients have been recommended to get annual flu shots in order to prevent the flu. As... Read more »
It's Autumn: Do You Know Where Your Flu Shot Is Coming From?
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...thinking about preventing winter viruses, including the flu and pneumonia. These respiratory... Read more »
New Findings on Flu Shots for Elders Controversial
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health ExpertEvery fall my parents would get their flu shots. At the time, it was considered necessary for... Read more »
Health Guide
CDC Expert Answers Questions About the Flu and Flu Vaccine
...kids under the age of 2 years. It is probably safe, but some European studies showed some risk of side effects, including Bells Palsy. Until they have more data, we'll need to stick with the flu... 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 »Asthmatics Should Be Cautious of Swine Flu
April 28, 2009MILWAUKEE – As news of the swine flu situation develops, it is important for those with asthma or other respiratory conditions to be aware of the basic facts about influenza and how... Read more »Flu Shots for Chronic Pain Patients: Pros & Cons
...flu vaccinations. On the other hand, some doctors feel the benefits outweigh the risks because the effects of the flu on FM and ME/CFS patients can be severe and long lasting. Another... Read more »Influenza immunization (vaccine)
...people who may have a higher than average risk for complications. RISKS Most people have no side effects from the flu shot. Soreness at the injection site or minor aches and low grade fever... Read more »Images
Medications
...Rimantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu virus (influenza A). If you have... Read more »
...Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the... Read more »
...Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps to make... Read more »
...used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (e.g., drug-induced... Read more »
...clopidogrel Tell your doctor if you have received flu vaccine in the nose within 2 weeks... Read more »
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Protecting Newborns from the Flu
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Half-Dose Flu Shot
December 11, 2008(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 »
Stopping the Stomach Flu
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Five myths about the flu
October 03, 2008By David Stanley The most important part of my job as a community pharmacist is to dispense information. A robot can get pills into a bottle, but... Read summary »
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