Pneumonia Vaccine Yearly
Should patients who have heart disease take vaccinations for flu, pneumonia, and shingles?
Annual vaccinations for influenza virus are recommended for many groups of people. I strongly suggest that all people over the age of 65, people who have any chronic condition that would make an illness such as influenza more dangerous, those who are essential to the operation of their business, and all health care professionals be vaccinated. If you have a chronic lung, kidney, blood, immunity or cardiac condition, the misery of the flu will be worse than if you are healthy. For anyone that ha...
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Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
...disease. Most cases go away without serious complications. In severe cases, however, measles can cause pneumonia, and in about 1 out of 1,000 cases it can lead to encephalitis (inflammation in the... Read more »Immunizations: Introduction
...type b are at or near record lows. In adults, immunizations against influenza (the flu), pneumococcal pneumonia, hepatitis, and other ailments have likewise saved many lives and prevented many... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Medications
...not effective against influenza B.Neither has proven to reduce the risk for complications, including pneumonia and bronchitis.Side Effects. Both agents occasionally cause nausea, vomiting,... Read more »Immunizations: Viral Influenza
...sick with another disease. There have also been reports of flu-related deaths in very young children.Pneumonia is the major serious complication of the flu and can be very serious. It can develop... Read more »Pneumonia: Prevention
PreventionThe best way to prevent serious respiratory infections such as pneumonia is to avoid those who are sick (if possible), and to practice good hygiene. [For detailed information see the... Read more »Images
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