Wednesday, April 7, 2010 as of 11:14 AM ET
The influenza vaccine, also known as a flu shot, is an annual vaccine to protect against the highly variable influenza virus.
Read More at Wikipedia ›There has been a lot of push back when it comes to the H1N1 flu vaccine.
Of course, as with any medication, there could be side effects because not all immune systems are created equal.But what people have to remember is their reasons for not supporting the vaccine - mainly because of the fear that it was rushed and long-term side effects are not yet known - are some of the same reasons preliminary reports of possible side effects could also be coincidental. For example, if someone has a heart attack after receiving their H1N1 flu shot, are they going to assume it's directly related to the vaccine or attribute it to unhealthy lifestyle decisions?The Associated Press recently published an article on this topic that looked at how the government will be intensely tracking the side effects of this vaccine and separating legitimate medical concerns from inevitable coincidences.This is a proactive plan. The government is going to be putting information together for the public in an effort to...It's flu-shot season already, and for the first time health authorities are urging nearly everyone to get vaccinated. There is even a new high-dose version for peopl...
It's flu-shot season already, and for the first time health authorities are urging nearly everyone to get vaccinated. There is even a new high-dose version for peopl...
As Americans line up for flu shots, they should consider that the vaccines may be far less effective than thought, according to a new study.Michael Osterholm, an inf...
About twice as many pregnant women as usual got flu vaccines last year during the H1N1 swine flu pandemic, most because their doctors urged them to do so, federal go...
The vaccine recommended for the coming flu season will protect against the same three viruses that last year's flu vaccine did, a report from the Centers for Disease...
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius is asking that people be patient when it comes to the H1N1 flu vaccine. She's apologized for the vaccine not...
U.S. health officials are looking to capitalize on significant gains in flu vaccination rates with a new campaign emphasizing the need for all Americans over six mon...
Vaccine maker Sanofi Aventis asked U.S. regulators on Monday to approve a new flu vaccine that uses a short, thin needle. Sanofi says the new vaccine, developed with...
Global production of seasonal flu vaccine is expected to double to 1.7 billion doses by 2015, with 11 new manufacturers coming onstream in developing countries, the ...
The H1N1 flu shot appears to be safe for pregnant women, according to a new government report that tallies health problems occurring after the vaccinations.During th...
CDC announces 31.8 million doses of H1N1 vaccine are available
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The White House has failed to provide answers to national preparedness questions on the H1N1 flu pandemic, a Republican senator charged Tuesday.Sen. Susan Collins , ...
Hundreds of people on any given day will die, develop the paralyzing Guillain-Barre syndrome or have spontaneous abortions, and that doesn't necessarily mean that th...
About a quarter of the swine flu vaccine produced for the U.S. public has expired — meaning that a whopping 40 million doses worth about $260 million is being writte...
Baxter International's seasonal flu vaccine made using quicker cell-based manufacturing methods was at least as effective at preventing flu as conventional vaccines ...
A flu vaccine made through a speedier production method appears to be as safe and effective as one produced in the traditional way, a study suggests.The conventional...
Q&A with Dr. Manny: I don't want to give my kids the H1N1 vaccine this year but I've been told I cannot get a regular flu shot without it, is this true?
It's flu-shot season already, and for the first time health authorities are urging nearly everyone to get vaccinated. There is even a new high-dose version for peopl...
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