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Does the Flu Vaccine for 2010 - 2011 Contain the Swine Flu Vaccine? Should you get a flu shot? by Davis Liu Medical Doctor school. Compared to last year, there isn't as much news about the flu or the flu vaccine.  This year t... the viral DNA sequence, it was not included in the 2009 - 2010 flu vaccine combination batch.  Patients...
Flu Vaccine and H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccine Information for 2009-2010 by stuart Patient Expert , the National MS Society recommends a regular flu shot as a safe and effective vaccination for people with MS. The flu shot—which is a de-activated or “killed” vaccine—can safely be taken by individuals...
$7.65B From Congress for Flu Vaccines. But No Flu? by Kim S. Patient Expert ...Congress appropriated $7.65 billion in June to fight pandemic flu, including H1N1. Of that, $6.15 billion has been spent or is set aside, most of it for vaccine purchases and related...
Google Helps You Find Locations for H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine and Seasonal Flu Shot by Barbara Ficarra Registered NurseHealth Maven on the H1N1 swine flu vaccine from various media outlets; you’ve now determined that you would like to receive the H1N1 vaccine, but where do you go to get the H1N1 swine flu vaccine? Thanks to Mashable, (the...
We arent getting a choice with Flu vaccinations, Swine Flu mixed in. by Neo-Conduit Patient Expert "Next year's flu vaccine will contain the swine flu strain and be free to more people, Health Minister... In the new year New-Zealanders will receive their usual Flu Vax complete with Swine...
Flu Vaccination Rates and Deaths from Flu: Both Increasing by Alix Patient Expert what he has to say about flu vaccines... In the video below, Eisenstein draws on his Master of Public Health skills to create a chart showing the rate of flu vaccination and rate of deaths from the flu are both up. Puzzling...
Children Who Get Flu Vaccine Have Three Times Risk Of Hospitalization For Flu, Study Suggests by Cheryl Patient Expert ScienceDaily (May 20, 2009) The inactivated flu vaccine does not appear to be effective... who get the flu vaccine are more at risk for hospitalization than their peers who do not get the vaccine...
Get the Facts about the Flu - 2010-2011 Flu Vaccine Updates by Duane P. Patient Expert and Pneumonia Vaccines web page for information on the seasonal influenza (flu) and pneumonia vaccines, as well as current and updated information on the H1N1 flu vaccine.
Swine Flu: H1N1 Flu Vaccine – Who Should Get It, Who Shouldn’t Get It and Is It Safe? by Barbara Ficarra Registered NurseHealth Maven , I’d like to now add a little info about the the H1N1 flu vaccine. Health information about H1N1... your information and talk with you doctors and nurses. Information about the H1N1 flu vaccine Many people...
With Flu Season Over, Canada Shows Flu Vaccinations To Be Worse Than Worthless by Kim S. Patient Expert , of the usual seasonal flu shot so zealously recommended by American authorities, a vaccination policy..., and with the first week of every December proclaimed by the CDC to be National Flu Vaccination Week. The results...

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FAQs About H1N1 (Swine) Flu Virus
H1N1 in HIVers | H1N1 Vaccine | Preventing the Flu See also: FAQs About Flu Vaccines H1N1 in HIVers Could the seasonal flu vaccine or the H1N1 vaccine cause a viral load blip (slight to moderate.... Should he get the injectable vaccine as well now? Could having swine flu possibly affect the accuracy of an HIV test...crap

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What do you think: How necessary do you think it is that someone with HIV get a flu vaccine? Should someone on treatment also get a vaccine? Are there any dangers to flu vaccines?Thanks! David Wohl, M.D. Flu Vaccine Pros and Cons I think it is a no-brainer. The flu vaccine is very effective and safe. Real flu, not...crap

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What do you think: How necessary do you think it is that someone with HIV get a flu vaccine? Should someone on treatment also get a vaccine? Are there any dangers to flu vaccines?Thanks! Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D. Flu Vaccine Pros and Cons Influenza kills thousands of Americans every year. This is largely a vaccine...crap

Yes, Egg Allergic People Can Get The Seasonal And Swine Flu Vaccines (Sort Of)
Seasonal flu vaccine has been widely recommended to people unless they are younger than six.... If the person has a positive skin test to egg, the flu vaccine is used to perform a prick skin test...) is done if the prick test to flu vaccine is negative. Both tests are read after about 15 minutes...crap

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I'm 60 and I have HIV since 1996, Is the Influenza Vaccine good for me? Judith Feinberg, M.D. Influenza Vaccine Yes, it would be a good idea.crap

Flu vaccine dangerous during actute HIV infection?
Is it dangerous to be administered influenza (or other) vaccines if you were recently infected with HIV? Robert J. Frascino, M.D. Flu vaccine dangerous during actute HIV infection? Hello,No, it's not dangerous. Vaccinations may transiently cause a rise in viral replication, leading to a transient spike...crap

Can Mouth Sores Be A Side Effect From The Flu Vaccine?
my dad is 84yrs old had a flu vaccine two days ago and within one hour had a blood blister on the roof of his mouth that broke and then grew to the size of a quarter, 2nd day it became swollen and purple Jeanniecrap

Do CD4's go up or down upon 'flu vaccination or acute infection?
. Has anyone studied how the 'flu vaccine affects T cells from the time of vaccination till a month later? If so, what is the trend?... do CD4 cells go up upon vaccination and stay temporarily up for a month or do the CD4's go down....A.C.P., C.I.C. Do CD4's go up or down upon 'flu vaccination or acute infection? The published data in HIV...crap

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I was expose to hiv in september of 2004. I got a test done march 1 2005 came back positive. march 7 i recieved a flu vaccine, pneumonia vaccine and 30 minutes later I got my viral load and cd4 test... Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. march counts low Although vaccines can affect viral load count...crap

The Economic Crisis Can Make You Sick
It's that time of year again; time to get your flu shot. HealthCentral's Dr. Thompson wrote an excellent question and answer about the flu shot and some potential lingering concerns: can I get the flu from the shot; why asthmatics need the flu shot; what about the flu shot for people who have egg allergies, etc...crap