Thursday, October, 29, 2009
What Are The Indredients In The Current Flu Vaccine
April 27, 2009
A new, universal flu vaccine is showing promise in preventing serious complications and death from many different strains of influenza, researchers say. Currently, the yearly flu vaccine has to be made to match the most-widely circulating flu strain. But scientists in St. Louis report that low-level doses of a vaccine made from flu viruses A and B triggered the immune system to start fighting the disease in 377 healthy study participants. Experts say this experimental vaccine is a preliminary st...
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Expert & Community Posts
By Lisa Emrich
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Health Expert
...many in my area of the country.So unless you are currently in a flare-up or have recently used...
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By Dr. Fran Cogen
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Health Expert
...responders are included in the first wave of vaccinations. Currently, H1N1 influenza vaccination...
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By David Mendosa
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Health Expert
...Trends tool: "Flu Trends is a useful adjunct to the current CDC surveillance systems, but it...
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By James Thompson MD
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Health Expert
...a vaccine available for the swine flu?Answer: The current swine flu is a new virus which must...
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By James Thompson, MD
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Health Expert
...cannot get the full blown flu syndrome from the current flu shot because they are comprised of...
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Health Guide
...the flu and staying healthy!) Q: Kids under the age of 6 months can't be immunized against the flu
currently. What options do we have for keeping them healthy this flu season? A: The reason...
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...get a flu shot? Only you and your doctor can make that decision. Your personal medical history,
current health condition and level of probable exposure all have to be taken into...
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...throat, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea."I got a flu shot – am I protected?Unfortunately, no. There
currently is no vaccine for the swine flu. Experts say it is possible that the
flu vaccine...
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...winter. About 1% of people who contract the flu end up in the hospital, and an estimated 36,000 people
currently die each year of flu-related complications. The highest risks for serious...
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...experience nausea and vomiting. Patients with kidney dysfunction should take lower doses.Candidates. Their
current use in different age and patient groups are as follows:Adults. Both are approved...
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Medications
...flu vaccine inhaled through the nose If you are currently using this medication listed above,... Read more »
...others. This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later... Read more »
...flu vaccine inhaled through the nose If you are currently using the medication listed above,... Read more »
...occur: ketorolac mifepristone If you are currently using any of these medications, tell... Read more »
...occur: ketorolac mifepristone If you are currently using any of these medications, tell... Read more »
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