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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

When Wii The Flu Vaccine For Children Be Ready

Health Encyclopedia: Influenza Immunization (Vaccine)

Definition

This vaccine protects people againstthe flu.


Alternative Names

Vaccine - influenza; Immunization - influenza; Flu shot; Flu vaccine


Information

The flu is a contagious respiratory disease caused by an influenza virus. In the U.S., flu outbreaks typically occur in winter months. Symptoms include fever, chills, sore muscles, and cough. Thousands of people in the U.S. die each year from the flu or its complications. Most of those who die are the elderly, young...

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Expert & Community Posts

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...over the age of 6 months, with the priority being children and adolescents, at high risk for... Read more »

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Diabetes and H1N1
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...been 164 hospitalizations (approximately 40% among children) and 7 deaths identified in the... Read more »

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...risk for serious flu complications, including young children, pregnant women, people with... Read more »

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New Findings on Flu Shots for Elders Controversial
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert

...the virus. Lately, the experts have been following children more closely and have found that... Read more »

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It’s flu season again, have you had the vaccine?
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...headache, vomiting and muscle aches and fever (in children). Adults sometimes get a sore throat... Read more »

Health Guide

CDC Expert Answers Questions About the Flu and Flu Vaccine
...breastfeeds.Be observant of your infant. Observe him/her closely for symptoms of respiratory illness. If your child develops a fever (100°F or higher under the arm, 101°F orally, or 102°F... Read more »
Time for a Flu Shot?
...complications, and; nearly 36,000 people die from flu each year. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu... Read more »
Flu Shots for Chronic Pain Patients: Pros & Cons
...people, your risk of exposure to the flu will be minimal.  On the other hand, if you have school-age children who are bringing home every germ and bug imaginable, then your likelihood of catching... Read more »
The flu
...like the flu shot. In one study, the nasal sprayprovided protection against the flu in up to 93% of children. See also: Influenza vaccine. References CDC Recommends Against the... Read more »
Immunizations: Viral Influenza
...been less common in the past few years, there is some concern that some people -- particularly small children -- may have fewer antibodies to it and so may be at higher risk for severe infection.... Read more »

Medications

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...caused by the flu virus (influenza) in adults and children 7 and older. It helps make the... Read more »

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...store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medications... Read more »

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...store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medications... Read more »

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...portion after 10 days. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medications... Read more »

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