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Desiree Jennings made headlines with the medical hardships she has faced since being inoculated with a seasonal flu vaccine. Should people fear seasonal flu shots?

With a swine flu pandemic likely, people are lining up to get the 2009 H1N1 flu shots. Others believe the vaccine is worse than the influenza virus itself. Who is right?

Seniors are high risk for serious side effects from the flu & may benefit from the flu shot. Look at complications, recommendations, side effects, and Medicare coverage.

Seniors have special needs related to H1N1 and seasonal flu, whether avoiding the illness, experiencing flu-like symptoms, or caring for someone with influenza.

International officials are on alert and the CDC is diligently updating the general public, clinicians and media outlets of a rapidly emerging Swine flu (H1N1) outbreak.

An autoimmune disorder and the medication used to treat the disease weakens the immune system, causing individuals to easily contract the flu and suffer complications.

Many seniors are asked to care for people who have H1N1 flu. Learn how to recognize symptoms requiring medical care, tips for treating symptoms, and preventive measures.

As experts predicted nearly one year ago, cases of swine flu are at epidemic levels and it is happening at a rate faster and earlier than previous flu seasons.

At the height of the cold season - and with H1N1 influenza still a concern - many people wonder if only prescription drugs can forestall respiratory infections.

College students should be prepared to deal with swine flu or H1N1 flu during the 2009-2010 school year.

Some formulations of the H1N1 vaccine contain mercury. Nerve damage may result from swine flu vaccinations. Certain allergies are not compatible with the swine flu shot.

Flu shots are usually preventive. If you've received your flu shot in the past, only to find it just didn't work, it's still best to have one.

The H1N1 swine flu, spreading and moving about worldwide since early 2009, is still veiled in mystery. Scientists watch, do not how bad it might be. Vaccines are readied.

We had a swine flu scare back in 1976. Is that experience repeating itself, or is this time different?

Many people are not aware that America had a swine flu scare back in 1976. What lessons can we learn from that episode?

The H1N1 swine flu or seasonal flu in high risk populations can cause serious complications requiring hospitalization. It is imperative these individuals get vaccinated.

Everyone is concerned about the latest influenza, also known as the H1N1 Flu or Swine Flu. There are simple things one can do to minimize your chance of getting the flu.

Swine flu, the Novel H1N1 flu, is spreading fast and causing ripples around the world. Is the swine flu so lethal as to cause this global scare?

Herbal medicine works on flu in two ways: by building the immune system, and using antiviral herbs. This article looks at the most important antiviral herbs.

Practicing good hygiene habits and taking basic precautions can help protect infants and toddlers from the swine flu.

The new type of influenza, a swine flu, has become a threat to people all over the world. Learn about its origin, transmission and symptoms.

The World Health Organization today declared the first flu pandemic in 41 years, in part due to a sharp rise in swine flu cases in Scotland.

Increasing mobility of people and the ready availability of airline travel allow influenza viruses originating in one part of the world to easily spread around the globe

The Flu paralyzes the body's immune system contributing to the high mortality rate of the virus

The swine flu has killed about two dozen people, so know the risks and precautions of the disease.

There are certain high-risk people who should get the flu vaccine every year.

It is highly recommended that pregnant women receive both the H1N1 and seasonal influenza shot at any time during their pregnancy to protect themselves and their babies.

Are seniors less likely to get the swine flu? Should older folks be worried about the H1N1 virus? Find out the latest about the impact of swine flu on seniors.

Home caregivers can use several strategies to help protect themselves and others from the influenza virus.

How is swine flu different from seasonal flu? When will vaccines, supplements, medicines be available? Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about swine flu.

The spread of influenza viruses, such as swine flu, can be prevented by having everyone take some simple precautions, such as washing hands frequently.

Infants and toddlers are vulnerable to swine flu infection, but may not be eligible for H1N1 vaccination. The CDC advises of swine flu shot safety and risks for babies.

Common doubts and frequently asked questions on the prevention and treatment of swine flu caused by the novel H1N1 virus are discussed here.

All Kaiser Permanente members, including those on the Kaiser Senior Advantage plan, are entitled to free yearly flu vaccinations.

Keep briefed on swine flu hotspots and when and where the vaccine is distributed. Knowledge is a good safeguard for combating the Type A H1N1 virus.

The first round of a new vaccination for Swine flu will be available from September. Pregnant women will be amongst the first to receive it, but is it suitable for all?

With the peak travel season in Europe just a few weeks away, health officials are scrambling to address the possibility of a swine flu pandemic on the continent.

Until recently, kids age 6 months to 5 years were urged to get a flu shot. Now, the CDC recommends kids up to age 19 receive the flu shot every year.

With the H1N1 Flu or influenza virus surfacing many people are concerned about flu-like symptoms that they may be experiencing, which may or may not be the H1N1 flu.

The European Union is on the verge of beginning a process that eventually could lead to restrictions on travel to and from the U.S.

With the notable exception of the United Kingdom, the H1N1 virus appears to be spreading very slowly in Europe.

The CDC has recommended a new set of guidelines designed to decrease exposure to seasonal influenza and swine flu. Here are the revised recommendations.

HIN1 Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease caused by type A influenza viruses, but is considered more dangerous than seasonal flu. It can be avoided and treated.

2009 flu vaccinations will protect against swine flu, H1N1 (source: cdc.gov). Learn where to get swine flu vaccines; unemployed Americans can get free flu shots at CVS.

Not sure if it's a cold or the flu? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following information on cold and H1N1 symptoms.

For people who are too busy to go to their own doctors, or don't have one, there are several places in Albany County, New York, where they can get a flu shot.

Infants and toddlers are at higher risk from serious complications from Swine Flu. Parents of babies should know the signs that their baby needs medical attention.

While it is unusual for flu viruses to cross species, it appears that the H1N1 virus was capable of doing so by affecting ferrets and a feline in Iowa.

Every flu season is different in severity, length of time and number of people impacted. Taking precautions to protect against the disease is important for everyone.

As the number of H1N1 cases rose, so did comparisons to the Spanish flu of 1918. The patterns of both pandemics are strikingly similar. But modern era 2009 is not 1918.