CDC Warns of Killer Cold 

10 deaths reported in 18 months

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The Great American Smoke out November 15th 2007
 

On November 15, 2007 communities all over the nation will take part in the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smoke out. During this event, the consequences of tobacco use will be publicized and smokers are challenged to quit using tobacco for at least 24 hours.

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 Flu Joke

This was a cute little joke I got from someone in an email, although Influenza is nothing to joke about we thought you might find this funny. Read Full Article

Each year the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and vaccine manufacturers try to predict which strains are most likely to cause flu epidemics for the next year Read Full Article

The Flu kills thousands of people in the United Kingdom (UK) every year. Among those in the risk group are poultry workers who are currently being urged to get a free flu shot. Read Full Article

A Japanese Family Sues

A Japanese family whose son died after taking Tamiflu is to sue the country’s Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Agency. The 17-year-old died when he ran out of his home in his bare feet and was run over by a truck about two hours after taking Tamiflu. Read Full Article

If you have heart disease, you should get an annual flu shot. Studies have shown that death from the flu (influenza) is more common among people with cardiovascular disease than among people with any other chronic condition. Read Full Article

Asthma And Flu Shots

Adults with asthma are at high risk of developing complications after contracting the influenza virus, yet most adults with asthma do not receive an annual flu vaccination. Only one-third of all asthmatic adults and one-fifth of asthmatic adults younger than 50 years of age receive the flu vaccine annually. Read Full Article

People with diabetes are in a high risk group for Influenza. It can leave them open to health problems and increased risk of complications such as pneumonia and bronchitis.  Read Full Article

Pregnant moms are often overlooked as needing flu shots. After all, so many other things are restricted during pregnancy, including certain medications and foods.  Read Full Article