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Flu Season Is Upon Us
Have you gotten your flu shot yet? It is not too late. Go now.
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Flu Shot May Not Be Effective
For 2007-8 the flu vaccine covers two types of Influenza A and one type of Influenza B, but another strain of Influenza B is appearing and causing a lot of illness.
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Flu Shot, Yes or No?
Should you get a flu shot or not? Let's look at the background so we can make an informed decision.
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Forgot Your Flu Shot?
Flu season typically peaks from December through April, so the ideal time to get vaccinated is between mid-October and mid-November. However, getting a flu shot can be “better late than never”, especially if you have diabetes.
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It's Cold and Flu Season Again
Get a flu shot early as it takes about 5-6 weeks to become effective.
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Flu Vaccine Helps Prevent Sickness
The influenza vaccination can decrease the risk of contracting the flu, even when the vaccine is received late in the flu season.
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Flu Vaccine Shortage - Protection for Who?
For the flu season 2000-2001, there appears to be a shortage of vaccines for people who may need or want this vaccine. The question is why is their a shortage in the first place?
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Influenza, or the Flu: Is the Flu Shot Necessary?
The Flu, or otherwise called Influenza, is a viral infection that is typically self-limited infection that has been known to be pandemic. The flu vaccine, which is prepared annually, is used to help combat the infection by giving the body time to manufacture antibodies. However, the flu vaccine, especially now with a shortage, is not necessary for all age groups and it should be administered only to those who really need it. This article helps explain these and other factors. See your clinician.
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Multiple Sclerosis and Heat
People with MS can take a dive in the heat. Summer months are the roughest, but simple tricks can keep those with multiple sclerosis from wilting.....
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The Contagious Classroom
As winter approaches, thoughts turn to holidays and outdoor fun. But in classrooms, winter also brings more unplesant things. Here is how to deal with germs and "bugs."
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