Flu season is back … but it’s not business as usualYes, it’s that time of year again, fall, football and of course, flu season. We’re all familiar with and know about the yearly, seasonal flu and even pandemic flu from a couple of years ago, but it’s not business as usual. Things have changed this [...]
Updated Flu Vaccines NeededAmericans lining up for their annual flu shot might want to consider that the vaccines may be far less effective than thought, according to a new study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Anna Yukhananov of Reuters reports that University of Minnesota disease specialist Michael Osterholm and his colleagues found the most [...]
Protein hope for new flu treatment – MSN UK NewsA protein which occurs naturally in the human body as part of the immune system could lead to new treatments for flu, scientists have found. Antimicrobial host defence peptides are key parts of the body’s response and increase in number during infection … HOUSE CALL: Still [...]
Flu season is coming. Are you ready?The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging virtually everyone to get the 2011 flu shot, noting that immunity from last year’s strains may not be strong enough for the upcoming flu season. New flu shot for seniors carries extra jolt for immune systemWEST PALM BEACH, [...]
Flu nearly killed meA NORTH-EAST mother who nearly lost her baby and her life after contracting swine flu is urging other mothers-to-be to protect themselves with free vaccine. Flu clinics now openWith flu season underway, Peel Public Health began administering doses of prevention this morning at Cawthra Community Centre, where the unit held its first [...]
Flu Season about to BeginFlu season is just around the corner. The Center for Disease Control reports low flu activity across the country which makes this the perfect time to get the shot. Miller: Flu season is approachingFlu season (generally December to March and usually peaking in February) will inevitably be here again in the [...]
Henry Schein Cares Donates Flu Vaccine for Vaccination of Dental Team Members Participating in ADA Annual Session – Yahoo FinanceMELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC – News), the largest provider of health care products and services to office-based practitioners, announced today its donation of 1,300 doses of flu vaccine to [...]
JCPS begins flu immunizations for studentsJCPS starts offering free flu immunizations at schools today. It is free for the kids, provided by the Commonwealth through federal grants and programs. Fresenius Provides Flu VaccineFresenius advises dialysis patients to take a flu shot and imparts education on the matter. “When Will You Pick?”™ Campaign Encourages Families to [...]
Whole Foods Market® Helps Shoppers Combat Cold and Flu Season – Yahoo FinanceAUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its “Be Good to Your Whole Body” campaign in its Whole Body™ departments, Whole Foods Market focuses on immune support to help combat colds and the flu during October and November. Educational … [...]
Employers fight the flu by offering vaccination clinics – marshfieldnewsherald.com100 millions of workdays lost because of the flu nationwide in 2010. 5 to 20 percent of U.S. population that gets the flu each year. 40 percent of parents who take time off from work each year to care for children with the flu. 10 billions [...]
