What Is The Population Most Affected By Pneumonia
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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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NJ Requires Flu Shots for Preschool Aged Kids
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Should patients who have heart disease take vaccinations for flu, pneumonia, and shingles?
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