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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
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 ExpertEvery fall my parents would get their flu shots. At the time, it was considered necessary for... 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 »
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 »
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 »
Health Guide
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 »Colds and the Flu: Medications
...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 »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 »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 »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 »Images
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Flu Shot Reduces Blood Clots
November 11, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's the time of the year get your annual flu shot, and now it could protect you against another danger. In a new study,... Read summary »
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 »
Diabetics Short Changed in Nursing Homes
May 29, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Nursing home residents who have diabetes may not be getting the kind of care they need to prevent deadly complications of the... Read summary »
Touch-free Sleep Testing
October 31, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you've ever had a sleep test, you know it means attaching lots of scientific sensors to your body. Getting to sleep with... Read summary »
Protecting Newborns from the Flu
October 31, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The most effective way to protect newborn babies from the flu virus may be to vaccinate new mothers and other family members... Read summary »
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