Posts Tagged ‘flu vaccine’
Let’s All Get the Flu Shot in 2020!
This year the new coronavirus that causes what can be a serious illness which is described as a “flu like” has greatly affected all of us. In a similar way,…
Read MoreTen Percent Is Nothing To Sneeze At
As you might have read recently, review of the influenza season in the Southern Hemisphere demonstrated that this year’s flu vaccine was only 10% effective there. It is too early…
Read MoreWhat’s New with Flu (2017-18)
The autumn months bring temperature changes and remind us of the influenza (flu) season that will occur soon. Influenza is a highly infectious virus that causes 20,000 preventable deaths and…
Read MoreEgg-free Flu Vaccine, Iron and Autism, and Concern About Suicide
Flublok — The Egg-Free Flu Vaccine for 2014/2015 Flu season An egg-free flu vaccine Flublok is now available for the 2014/2015 flu season to immunize against subtypes A and B…
Read MoreInfluenza season is upon us – focus on pediatrics cold and flu with some general tips
With cold and flu season upon us, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of what we can do to keep our little ones healthy and treat the symptoms when…
Read MoreWhat’s New with Flu (2013-2014) Vaccine?
You’re probably more aware than you care to be that influenza is a highly infectious viral illness. It causes moderate to severe illness in all age groups around the world. …
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