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A Cochrane review sheds doubt on whether or not routine antibiotics given to laboring mothers who test positive for GBS will reduce the risk of infection.

The association, if any, needs to be considered in light of absolute risk, not relative risk.

H1N1 vaccination has the same risk as the 1976 swine flu shot. Guillain-Barré Syndrome, or GBS, is a nerve disease causing nerve damage which can start with a flu shot.

Group B Strep is more common than what most people believe. Though it is virtually harmless to mothers, it can cause serious problems for newborns if untreated.

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) systemic autoimmune neurologic disorder. This article describes the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of CIDP.

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.

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.

'Shaw - The Ascent of The Superman' delves into GBS's sex life, but his wife remains enigmatic.

Swine flu symptoms can be mild or fatal, just like seasonal flu. H1N1 vaccine side effects can be minor or permanent. Weigh risks vs. benefits before making a decision.

More and more women today are becoming educated about the options they have with regard to prenatal testing. Here are answers to all of your questions.

Two vaccines were introduced in October 2009 to deal with the swine flu pandemic. Does the H1N1 flu shot contain thimerosal? What are the side effects and alternatives?

Many people are wondering if they should get the swine flu vaccine and worry about side effects. Here is the latest information to help with these important questions.

Mothers today are inundated with the risks for themselves and their babies; however it is crucial to explain risks in terms that are understandable.

The swine flu vaccine is new and people are concerned about how getting this shot will affect them. Here is the latest information about how safe it is.

Thimerosal is a mercury-based preservative, eliminated from most children's vaccines to prevent mercury toxicity, but not from multi-dose formulations of swine flu shots.

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?

In this digital age, a computer is so much more than a box of data. A computer often holds precious and treasured memories that ought to be backed up securely.

Many people are wondering if the swine flu vaccine is effective.

Swine flu vaccine safety has sparked controversy and debates rage. This article looks at the possible complications and side effects of vaccinations.

Watch-dogs have been warning against Gardasil for months because of adverse effects yet some states are making the vaccines mandatory for girls as young as 9 years old.

In 1976 the threat of a swine flu pandemic led to the vaccination of numerous Americans. Unfortunately, that version of the vaccine was linked to Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Guillain Barré syndrome can affect anyone regardless of age, race or gender. Even celebrities like William Perry suffers from the symptoms.

VHS, Beta, and 8mm are gone. These days it is important to transfer home movies from these old formats onto DVDs for safe keeping.

The nasal spray vaccine is thimerosal-free, but that doesn't make it safe for everyone. Learn who can get it and who should avoid it, plus other flu mist facts.

If you are in your 40th week of pregnancy, you may be experiencing preliminary signs of labor such as a lingering backache and frequent Braxton-Hicks contractions.

Considerations and hardware recommendations for purchasing or upgrading to a new desktop PC computer are provided, along with 2008 small business tax advantages.

Here is a list of supplies to have on hand for a home birth, including breastfeeding supplies, newborn necessities, and postpartum must-haves.

The Droid and the iPhone have very similar hardware, and are both great current generation smartphones. But is Droid the famed iPhone killer? Not likely.

It is common knowledge that the seasonal influenza vaccine should be used but a much larger portion of the population should be taking advantage of this protection.

September 2009 Consumer Reports surveys indicate that only 34% of U.S. adults planned to get the swine flu vaccine, indicating that some concerns still exist.

What are the pros and cons of getting the swine flu vaccine to protect kids from the H1N1 flu? Are there antiviral drugs for kids to treat the swine flu? Find out here.

Priority groups for the H1N1 flu vaccine in the US include young people ages 6 months to 24, pregnant women, health care workers and those in contact with young infants.

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