Avian Flu: The Virus & Its Spread
Influenza A viruses have infected many different animals, including ducks, chickens, pigs, whales, horses, and seals. However, certain subtypes of influenza A virus are specific to certain species, except for birds, which are hosts to all known ... [... more]
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If You Have a Cold or Flu, Antibiotics Won't Work For You!
Taking antibiotics for viral infections, such as a cold, cough, the flu, or most bronchitis, will not: Get Smart...Read The Chart! to know which common illnesses are usually viral or bacterial and when antibiotics are necessary. When you use ... [... more]
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CDC - Influenza (Flu)
CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease. Getting vaccinated now can still protect you against the flu this season. FluView Influenza Surveillance Report: Week 50 ... [... more]
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Preventing Seasonal Flu
More than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications. Take action to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges you to take the following steps to protect yourself and ... [... more]
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Thimerosal in Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
Thimerosal is a very effective preservative that has been used since the 1930s to prevent contamination in some multi-dose vials of vaccines (preservatives are not required for vaccines in single dose vials). Thimerosal contains approximately 49% ... [... more]
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Treatment & Prevention: Influenza Antiviral Drugs
Although yearly vaccination with the flu vaccine is the best way to prevent the flu, antiviral drugs can be effective for prevention and treatment of the flu. The resources below explain which antiviral drugs are approved for seasonal flu and ... [... more]
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HIV/AIDS and the Flu
This fact sheet provides Questions & Answers to guide both the administration of flu shots and antiviral medications in people with HIV/AIDS. People with chronic underlying medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), ... [... more]
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Smoking and Influenza
Some research studies show an increase in influenza infections among smokers compared to nonsmokers. There is a higher mortality rate for smokers than nonsmokers from influenza Smoking is related to chronic coughing and wheezing among adults and ... [... more]
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Health, United States, 2007, Table 85
Percent of adults 65 years and over who received an influenza vaccination during the past 12 months: 64 (2006) Number of deaths: 1,812 Deaths per 100,000 population: 0.6 [... more]
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Flu Activity & Surveillance
Some of the pediatric influenza hospitalization data for the 2007-2008 season from one site in the New Vaccine Surveillance Network (NVSN) has recently been found to contain some errors. The data has been reanalyzed and the updated data has been ... [... more]
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Children, the Flu, and the Flu Vaccine
Special instructions for Children Being Vaccinated for the First Time Flu is more dangerous than the common cold for children. Each year, flu places a large burden on the health and well-being of children and families. Children commonly need ... [... more]
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The "flu shot"
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu Some people, such as older people, young children, ... [... more]
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