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Why Should We Take Swine Flu Vaccination?

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For mild influenza, symptom relief is similar to that for colds. Vaccines are available to prevent influenza (See section on Viral Influenza Vaccines).

Two classes of antiviral agents have been developed to treat both influenza A, B, or both: M2 inhibitors and neuraminidase inhibitors. The CDC recommended in January 2006 that the M2 inhibitors should no longer be used to treat flu during the 2005 2006 season because many strains of influenza A have become resistant to these drugs. In ...

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Expert & Community Posts

Don't Forget About Your Seasonal Flu Vaccine

By Beth McNamara , Health Expert

...We're all in an uproar about H1N1, a.k.a the Swine Flu, a.k.a The Hinee Flu (spoken phonetically... Read more »

Should You Get a Shot for H1N1 (Swine Flu)?

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...could gear up production of vaccine for the H1N1 flu virus -- formerly swine flu -- fast enough.... Read more »

Avoiding Flu Vaccine Toxicity

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...a month ago that we all get vaccinated against influenza this year, I had no idea how much... Read more »

Diabetes and H1N1

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...families suggested that I discuss the potential H1N1 influenza epidemic. The Maryland Department... Read more »

National Flu Vaccine Week -- It's NOT Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot This Year!

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

National Flu Vaccine Week 2008 runs from Dec. 8 through Dec. 15, so this is the perfect time to get... Read more »

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Health Guide

Pneumonia: Prevention

...possible), and to practice good hygiene. [For detailed information see the In-Depth Report #94 Colds and influenza.]Good Hygiene and Preventing TransmissionColds and flus are spread primarily when... 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 »

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 »

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 »

Sinusitis: Prevention

...PreventionThe best way to prevent sinusitis is to avoid and, if unavoidable, effectively treat colds and influenza.Good Hygiene and Preventing TransmissionColds and flu are spread primarily when... Read more »

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