Influenza, often called
Influenza usually appears in epidemic form and affects many people at once. Although it affects all age groups, the highest
The most common complication of influenza is
Over the past few years, studies have shown that people with rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases have a higher risk of... Read more »
There is a lot of buzz every year about "The Flu Shot." The debate rages every fall, "should I or should I not get the vaccine?" There are... Read more »
According to the CDC, the official beginning of the 2010-2011 flu season begins on October 3, 2010. Around this time last year, H1N1... Read more »
Centocor, Inc. announced on August 14 that the FDA has expanded marketing approval for REMICADE® (infliximab) for the treatment of... Read more »
According to a notice published today on the Food and Drug Administration website, FDA is investigating the possible association between... Read more »
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H. influenzae meningitis; H. flu meningitisSymptomsSymptoms usually come on quickly, and may include:Fever and chillsMental status changesNausea and... Read more »
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Pneumococcal PneumoniaThe pneumococcal bacterium (also called Streptococcus pneumoniae or S. pneumoniae) is responsible for many respiratory... Read more »
April 28, 2009MILWAUKEE – As news of the swine flu situation develops, it is important for those with asthma or other respiratory conditions to be... Read more »
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Generic Name: INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE LIVE - NASALPronounced: (IN-floo-EN-za VYE-rus vak-SEEN)Influenza Vacc,Tri 2011 (Live) Nasl Uses This... Read more »
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Avian influenza is flu infection in birds. The virus that causes the bird infectin can change (mutate) to infect humans. Such mutation could start a... Read more »