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It is the time of year when people need to think about flu prevention. The best single preventative is a flu shot. There is still time to get your flu shot for this season.

The bird or avian flu has continued to grab media attention with several dozen fatalities throughout the world. The incident in Turkey has hit too close to home and heightened the alert level here in Washington.

In the U.S., flu season generally runs from November through March, but protection from this deadly virus should start in October. Do you need to get the flu vaccine? Health experts explain who should and shouldn't get the flu shot.

Having a headache, fever, cold, cough, body ache? Watch it? For sure you have Flu, but, what matters is what kind of influenza? You could have influenza caused by different variants of the influenza virus………………..

While billions are spent on dubious preparation for the bird flu pandemic, Dr. Rima Laibow explains there is one way simple way for each home to act, to save lives - have a massive stock of VItamin C on hand.

As the media and government officials continue to spread fear about the avian flu, or bird flu as it is commonly known, it is important to take a logical look at this disease.

The dangers of the flu vaccine by studies have shown to be many and serious, while its effectiveness does not seem to be showing promise, yet there are more and more developed.

This article look into the causes and consequences of an impending flu pandemic, The bird flu.

Bird Flu / Avian Influenza: Birds carrying virus in their intestines, and contagious to other birds. Human contact with infected bird body fluid causes type of influenza, can be serious and cause death. Treatment: Kimichi recipe, Tamiflu & Relenza.

Bird flu is a serious virus that has taken the lives of many birds and some humans.

Information about Asian bird flu, it's symptoms and how it is spread.

In people, bird flu usually begins much like conventional influenza, with fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches, but bird flu can lead to life-threatening complications.

This article will help to dispel many of the myths surrounding the flu vaccine and discuss the implications of vaccination for those living with HIV and AIDS.

Influenza is a contagious outbreak that starts in late fall & winter. Vaccinations & FluMist reduces contracting the flu. Recommended "priority groups' receive vaccines before October 24, 2005. Side effects are possible.

A recent survey released by the National Foundation of Infectious Diseases found over 50% of the 1,014 surveyed would not receive the flu vaccine and that 46% of those surveyed were afraid of becoming infected with influenza through the vaccine.

Although bird flu is naturally carried in the intestines of wild birds it usually has no effect on them.

The results from laboratory tests over the weekend confirmed on Sunday that the disease which killed 2,500 turkeys in Suffolk is in fact avian flu.

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have identified a key protein change that could make it easier for the bird flu virus to infect by person-to-person.

Indonesia has taken the unusual step of ceasing to provide virus samples to the World Health Organization of the strain of "bird flu" affecting its residents. Government officials and international sources discuss the issue.

Some months ago the fear of bird flu affecting humans on a mass scale was extremely high. This fear put some questions in the minds of Meriden, Connecticut vaccine specialists.

A new study indicates that FluB1OK may be a viable alternative to current flu vaccines. FluB1OK is derived from insect cells and could be made more quickly than currently used egg-based vaccines in the event of a flu outbreak.

What are some symptoms of the flu? How does the shot help? Prevention of the flu.

Why healthy and high risk individuals should get a flu shot

The FDA approved the first vaccine for humans against avian flu (bird flu, H5N1 influenza) on April 17, 2007.

Bird Flu must be taken seriousy world wide, evenif it has not spred everywherre becasue there is alway the possibility it can

The flu is a contagious disease caused by influenza viruses. The ACIP recommends those at high risk get a flu vaccine: Administered by shot or inhaled nasal spray. Sanofi Pasteur manufacture, license and market a new pediatric vaccine preservative free.

Flu hit Wake hard in 2004-2005 particularly in the school age population. The flu shots have become even more limited as production failures and government planning decease availability.

Looks at pandemic flu issues facing states, towns and cities across the country. Explored are the impact of an outbreak on the country, some history of the disease, what people can do to help themselves and their community be prepared and more.

Flu season is coming fast, and this article discusses the flu vaccines as well as antivirals available to prevent infection.

Although you hear a lot about the potentially deadly Avian flu in the news lately, there is another emerging influenza that is a growing concern to pet care professionals and owners...

The "Summary" gives an overview of what the collaborated efforts of several federal government departments and agencies have accomplished in the past year to prepare the country for an influenza pandemic, which the government says will eventually occur.

Bush recently proposed a $7.1 billion Pandemic Avian Flu initiative that calls for a stockpile of 80 million doses of the ant-viral drug Tamiflu; at a cost of 2 billion taxpaying dollars. The administration stands to profit from this stockpile.

Novartis AG in Marburg, Germany has built a factory for the production of cell-culture-derived influenza vaccines. The factory utilizes a new way of vaccine production, which will greatly speed up the influenza vaccine production.

While the bird flu has not yet appeared in the United States, millions of Americans report being extremely concerned that it will strike here in coming months. Elsewhere, more than 150 people have died from exposure to infected chickens.

Unlimited possibilities exist for occupying our minds with fearful thoughts these days, whether we focus upon terrorist people or terrorist germs. We frequently envision the worst possible scenarios that could sabotage our lives.

When I decided to get a flu vaccination last year, I carefully researched the ingredients, and was surprised by what I discovered.

Every year in the United States approximately 36,000 people die an influenza-related death. Of the 5% to 20% of the population that gets the flu, more than 200,000 people end up in the hospital because of complications associated with the virus.

The FDA approved the first vaccine for the H5N1 virus commonly known as the avian bird flu. This vaccine will not be available for general vaccinations but stock pilled in the event of an out break.

New research may help create a therapy or preventative measure against the avian bird flu virus.

A overall look at avian flu. Where it started and how it affects humans.

There is a lot of information about the flu vaccine on the internet. This article helps separate fact from fiction and gives you the information you need to make an informed decision about the flu shot.

We can expect the presence of the Avian Flu to be identified in the continent of North America during bird migration as early as 2006.
One should be aware of the enormity of what can occur and the panic as a result.

There is lots of information in the media about the possibility of a bird flu pandemic, and it is easy to be confused about how to prepare. In this article, you'll learn the 4 most important items you can add to your emergency kit to help you survive a flu pandemic.

The flu season is here. You have got to make the important decision to take the flu vaccine or not. Maybe you have children or you are a care taker for your elderly parent and really don't know if they should take this vaccine or not.

Flu shots contain harmful substances, which can lead to mercury poisoning, diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Lou Gehrig's and even death!

The flu claims the lives of 36,000 people annually. Getting a Flu Shot is a line of defense against the flu.

The St. Louis Post Dispatch calls this year's flu epidemic "massive." Last week over 800 cases were reported....

Recently, the virus responsible for the 1918 influenza pandemic was re-synthesized . The virus was characterized in mice and the genomic sequence was aligned with other known influenza viruses, yielding very interesting results.

Yes, flu season can begin as early as October and it can last as late as May. But if you know the facts and if you get vaccinated you can be protected.

Where to get a free or low-cost flu shot around NYC

The process of Herd Immunity has saved millions of lives against various diseases for decades. Some people think it has its fatal flaws, though--and could force a bias if a super strain of the flu took over and everybody needed a vaccine...

ScienceDaily reports that researchers from the University of Iowa have concluded that veterinarians are at greater risk of becoming infected with avian influenza virus, or bird flu.

Got a flu shot this season? You might still get the flu. This season's influenza shot only provides protection from one of the three strains making Americans sick these days.

Learn about colds and the flu

In this article, you will learn the key components of pandemic flu preparedness and gain a general overview of what will happen in the case of a nationwide pandemic.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today stated that it has made available an additional $75 million to states, territories, and four municipalities to help them be assured of preparedness in the event of a flu pandemic.

The flu season is here, and the flu will infect millions of Americans this year. Here are five steps to identifying, avoiding, and treating the dreaded flu.

It is better to get Immunize against Flu/ Infleenza ,the Viral infection. Flu is cause by Virus . The Flu is a pandemic and break out in wide part internationally. The Immunization could be helpful up to 70% against the disease.

Avian flu warnings are becoming more and more frequent on the evening news. Do you know what to do so you are prepared in the event a pandemic occurs?

Both teh cold and the flu suck and they both result in a loss of time and energy that could be better spent doing something more productive than lying in bed!

Everyone dreads flu season, especially if they have children in school or daycare, because they know that eventually the flu will make its' way into their house, making everyone miserable.

Every Fall, doctors' offices and clinics prepare for the coming "Flu Season" by stocking up on vaccinations. Millions take advantage of this protection against this dangerous illness. Read this article and find out what you need to know!

The Spanish flu that raced around the world in 1918 killed an estimated fifty million people, maybe more, as deadly a pandemic as has ever been known.

The herbal supplement Olive Leaf has proven itself one of nature's most powerful weapons against infections.

What binds the success men have still against the reach of a pandemic is that H5N1 spreads only from a bird to a human. The need of the hour is take a quicker look to examine the nature of such a belief.

Awareness is underway in case influenza outbreak becomes reality.

The Michigan Department of Community Health is getting residents ready for the 2007-2008 influenza season.

The avian flu is a very pathogenic virus that is easily spread between birds. If it spreads ot humans, over 150 million humans could be killed in the worst-case scenario. To stop the pandemic, money has to be directed to the right place - the source.

Winter generally means the onset of flu and cold season. This article will provide a brief overview of influenza in children.

Today, 12-27-07, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a confirmed case of human to human transmission of the bird flu virus has been documented

Right now people can get the avian flu. But they can't spread it. That may change if researchers are right. Researchers believe that if they virus mutates so that it can live in the respiratory system, it can be spread from person to person.

Can the plans that the U.S. has made to track the avian flu virus work? Researchers believe there are holes in the current plans that could allow the avian flu virus to enter North America unnoticed.

Could bird flu be making a reappearance in Europe? France reported today that 3 swans found dead in the Moselle region had died of bird flu.

With yet another case of possible human to human transmission of the avian flu, researchers are beginning to worry

The city of Chicago is preparing for a mass immunization program to protect its citizens from the flu.

To be able to identify the virus quickly would make a big difference in being able to save some of the flocks, but the way the situation is now, it can take several day to get the results.

This article look into exploring the links between bird flu and Spanish flu.

Humorous, satiric article detailing a situation in which Big Bird has died of the avian flu and is purchased by President George W. Bush to be served to Chinese President Hu Jintao at an international Thanksgiving banquet.

Do you hate to get shots? I do, but I know that they help keep me healthy. Shots, or vaccines, help our bodies form their own defenses against things that make us sick. The flu shot is one such vaccine.

The bird flu has all ready killed over 78 people. Scientists say the virus may spread to humans. The zoo in Columbus Ohio is stepping up to tackle this problem.

For the first time, a bird flu vaccination has been approved by the FDA

We have been hearing of the bird flu epidemic quite frequently these days. How dangerous is it to humans? Can we continue to eat chicken?

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The FDA approved FluMist for use with children between the ages of 2 and 5. CDC says NEVER give aspirin to children or teens with flu due to association with Reye Syndrome. Other facts about the flu are provided.

Birds need our help to stop being used as test subjects in labs searching for human cures. Love thy birds as you would yourself and love will burst forth.

Yes, it is that time of year again folks, flu season. It is the time of year that my older brother reminds me that I am not a kid anymore, and that I really should get a flu shot, which to date I have resisted doing, but it might be different this year.

Flu shots are available now in record numbers. Flu shots are usually about 70% effective in preventing flu. Flu shots can be helpful for anyone who is not severely allergic to eggs as the vaccine is sometimes grown in eggs.

Places for adults, children, and low income residents in San Diego can go to get their flu shots.

You may have asked yourself "Should I get a flu immunization shot?" The answer is a resounding yes.

Skin patches are one way to reduce the needle, but they are not the only way to deliver a vaccine to those who suffer from a fear of having their skin pricked.

If you haven't had you flu shot yet, it's not too late-find a clinic and take the following precautions to avoid getting the flu this season.

Unfortunately we all seem to be affected by flu season, whether we get sick or not. Lots of people can run out and get the flu shot. What about the people that cannot get the flu shot?

The deadly Asian "bird flu", which has killed at least 165 people since 2003, has been confirmed on a commercial turkey farm in eastern England, health authorities said Saturday.

Read this informative article and learn how to protect yourself if you missed getting a Flu shot this season!

For the first time in six months, the deaths of more than a hundred ducks were attributed to the H5N1 virus in Thailand.

So, after hearing several different experts say, when interviewed, that our government is not prepared to protect us in the event of an outbrea