December 28, 2010
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Flu vaccine
Children under five were excluded from this year’s flu vaccination programme on medical and not cost grounds, the government says. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley accepted independent advice not to repeat last year’s jabs for children, the Department of Health said.
It said its policy was based on age and risk factors and was always under review.
Labour has criticised a lack of protection for young children. Read more…
December 16, 2010
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Uncategorized
The H1N1 flu has caused widespread illness in the United States and abroad since April 2009 and is expected to continue to be a health concern this year. The Alka-Seltzer Plus® Cold brand is committed to providing you with the information you need to be informed during this cold season. But, if you have questions or concerns about exposure risks, symptoms, or treatment of H1N1 flu, we recommend you first seek the advice of a trusted medical professional.
December 09, 2010
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H1N1 Vaccine
h1n1 vaccination
Vaccine against seasonal influenza strain is just not thought to protect us. Vaccines against the Swine Flu control seasonal flu in order to lessen infection rates can even be developed, and yet yearly it still murders around one half a million of the world’s population. These days, they use an injection involving “killed virus”, the world’s flu vaccines. Manufacturers are inquired to produce a vaccine for H1N1, they are unlikely to be able to react quickly enough if a world pandemic is declared.
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December 04, 2010
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H1N1 Vaccine
University of Michigan Health System leads study showing preliminary skin tests, divided doses unnecessary for vaccinating egg-allergic children
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Providers can skip precautionary measures when giving egg-allergic children – including those with a previously severe reaction – the H1N1 Influenza A vaccine, according to a new University of Michigan Health System-led study.
In a controlled study of 19 non-egg allergic patients and 105 egg-allergic pediatric patients, which included 25 with a history of egg-induced anaphylaxis, all received the vaccine without developing an immediate or serious reaction to the primary or booster shots. Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening reaction which may be caused by a food allergy. Read more…
