Will Getting A Regular Flu Vaccine Help With H1n1
Don't Forget About Your Seasonal Flu Vaccine
We're all in an uproar about H1N1, a.k.a the Swine Flu, a.k.a The Hinee Flu (spoken phonetically per my seven-year-old).
Who wouldn't be? The very real parallels that have been drawn between this flu and the flu pandemic of 1918 are terrifying. But what about the plain old regular - or seasonal - flu? Should we be worried about that?
I've been astounded by people who refuse to get the seasonal flu vaccine, yet want to be first in line for the H1N1 vaccine. I work for a primary care medical practi...
Expert & Community Posts
MS and the Flu Vaccine
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert...complications from the flu, SHOULD get an annual flu vaccine. Living with an autoimmune... Read more »
Did You Get Your Flu Shot?
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert...U.S. until January and February). How well the flu vaccine will work for you will depend on... Read more »
Should You Get a Shot for H1N1 (Swine Flu)?
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...worried about having their children get the H1N1 flu vaccine. A new poll by the Associated... Read more »
Swine flu (H1N1 influenza) and diabetes
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...several webpages on the H1N1 flu. One that is updated regularly is 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine... Read more »
Swine Flu and Immune-Suppressing Drugs
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert...the H1N1 virus (the so-called swine flu) and the regular seasonal influenza. And if a patient... Read more »
Health Guide
What is Swine Flu and other Frequently Asked Questions
...protected?Unfortunately, no. There currently is no vaccine for the swine flu. Experts say it is possible that the flu vaccine could provide some protection against H3N2 swine flu bugs, but... Read more »Immunizations: Viral Influenza
...children -- may have fewer antibodies to it and so may be at higher risk for severe infection. (See Flu Vaccines in this report.)Complications of the Flu. In general, the flu is usually... Read more »Ear Infections: Prevention
...vaccine called FluMist is approved for children ages 5 and older.In general, experts recommend that the flu vaccine be given to all children over6 months with a condition that requires regular... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Medications
...healthy adults, immunization typically reduces the chance of illness by about 70 - 90%. The current flu vaccines may be slightly less effective in certain patients, such as the elderly and those... Read more »Pneumonia: Prevention
...add-on therapy for people in certain high-risk groups. They may also be used:In combination with the flu vaccine during seasons where there is a poor match between the virus and vaccine.In... Read more »Images
Related News
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 »
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 »
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 »
Universal flu vaccine shows promise
April 27, 2009A new, universal flu vaccine is showing promise in preventing serious complications and death from many different strains of influenza, researchers... 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 »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on ColdFluCentral.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
