How Vaccine Fears Fueled The Resurgence Of Preventable Diseases
For most of us, measles and whooping cough are diseases of the past. You get a few shots as a kid and then hardly think about them again. But that’s not the case in all parts of the world — not even parts of the U.S. As an interactive map from the Council on Foreign Relations illustrates, several diseases that are easily prevented with vaccines have made a comeback in the past few years. Their resurgence coincides with changes in perceptions about vaccine safety.
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Flu-Related Hospitalizations
Did You Know
National Influenza Week
Six-Phased Pandemic Alert
In the 2009 revision of the phase descriptions, WHO has retained the use of a six-phased approach for easy incorporation of new recommendations and approaches into existing national preparedness and response plans. The grouping and description of pandemic phases have been revised to make them easier to understand, more precise, and based upon observable phenomena. Continue reading
How To Prepare For A Flu Outbreak Or Pandemic
If you are worried about the spread of any type of flu virus or are wondering how to take care of yourself and your family you can follow these steps to prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses such as swine flu. Continue reading
Phase 4 Alert
Phase 4 is characterized by verified human-to-human transmission of an animal or human-animal influenza reassortant virus able to cause “community-level outbreaks.†The ability to cause sustained disease outbreaks in a community marks a significant upwards shift in the risk for a pandemic.
Swine Flu At Phase 4
The human swine flu outbreak continues to grow in the United States and internationally. Today reports additional cases of confirmed swine influenza and a number of hospitalizations of swine flu patients. Internationally, the situation is more serious also, with additional countries reporting confirmed cases of swine flu. In response to the intensifying outbreak, pandemic alert level has been raised to Phase 4. Continue reading
The Great American Smoke Out
The Great American Smoke Out
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. Continue reading
Flu Joke
 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. Continue reading
Flu Types And Information For 2007 – 2008
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 Continue reading
Free Flu Shots For (UK) Poultry Workers
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. Continue reading
Tamiflu Troubles
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. Continue reading
Heart Disease And Flu Shots
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. Continue reading
Asthma And Flu Shots
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. Continue reading
Diabetes – Flu And Pneumonia Shots
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. Continue reading
Pregnancy And The Flu Shot
Pregnant moms are often overlooked as needing flu shots. After all, so many other things are restricted during pregnancy, including certain medications and foods. Continue reading