Where To Get Flu Shots Today In Rockford, Il
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
Importance of the Flu Shot
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...called the seasonal misery we are familiar with "influenza" because they blamed it, as they did... Read more »
NJ Requires Flu Shots for Preschool Aged Kids
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health ExpertFlu shots are highly recommended for the following high risk groups:Healthcare workersPeople with... Read more »
Flu shots
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert...in my calendar to give my doctor a call about the flu shots' availability just about now. ... Read more »
New York Times Publishes Article on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...titled, “Chronic Fatigue No Longer Seen as ‘Yuppie Flu.’” This is the first article... Read more »
Allergies, Cold, Sinusitis, Flu -- Which Is It?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert...that, it might be an allergy, not a cold. The Flu The flu, or influenza, is another common... Read more »
Health Guide
Immunizations: Introduction
...high. Disease and death from diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella, and Haemophilus influenzae (H. influenzae) type b are at or near record lows. In adults, immunizations against... Read more »Pneumonia: Causes
...between 10 - 15% of hospital-acquired pneumonias. It is the organism most often associated with viral influenza, and can develop about five days after the onset of flu symptoms. Pneumonia from S.... Read more »The History of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
...to the location of specific outbreaks:Iceland Disease Akureyri's Disease Royal Free Disease Tapanui Flu Historical Highlights1860s – Dr. George Beard identified a syndrome (with many... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Highlights
New Brands of Influenza VaccinesTwo 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... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Resources
www.cdc.gov/flu -- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventionwww.niaid.nih.gov -- National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseaseswww.who.int/csr/disease/influenza -- World Health... Read more »Images
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Protecting Newborns from the Flu
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