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Flu is Preventable, Expert Says Protect Yourself Now

As temperatures begin to cool, coughing and sneezing inevitably follow. So begins flu season in the United States — and preventable deaths, says David Kimberlin, MD, a University of Alabama at Birmingham professor of pediatrics and president-elect of the Pediatric ...More

September 21, 2011

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Children's Medical Center Requires Flu Vaccinations for All Hospital Workers, Volunteers and Vendors

For the first time, Children’s Medical Center in Dallas will require all employees, contractors, volunteers and vendors to get influenza vaccinations this fall to protect the health and safety of the hospital’s patients. The universal requirement is being enacted not only ...More

September 21, 2011

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2011 Flu Outlook: More Options, More Availability and More Americans Getting Vaccinated

The latest data on immunization rates and findings from a national consumer survey indicate positive trends in protection against influenza in the U.S. With more vaccine options than ever before and ample supply, the nation is poised to address remaining hurdles, according ...More

September 21, 2011

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Nation's Pharmacists Ready to Administer Seasonal Flu Vaccines

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is encouraging consumers to get immunized against influenza and to speak with their pharmacist about the options available at their local pharmacy. Pharmacists are authorized to give flu vaccinations in all 50 states, the District ...More

September 20, 2011

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Flu Vaccines for Nursing Home Workers Effective in Reducing Outbreaks

Higher flu vaccination rates for healthcare personnel can dramatically reduce the threat of flu outbreak among nursing home residents, according to a study published in the October issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. The study, which focused on nursing ...More

September 12, 2011

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Novartis Begins Shipping Seasonal Flu Vaccine to U.S. Customers

Novartis announces that it has started shipping seasonal influenza vaccine to its U.S. customers for the 2011-2012 influenza season. Early delivery of seasonal influenza vaccine will ensure healthcare professionals have the ability to provide the earliest possible ...More

July 15, 2011

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Quick Test Can Predict Immune Responses to Flu Shots

Researchers at the Emory Vaccine Center have developed a method for predicting whether someone will produce high levels of antibodies against a flu shot a few days after vaccination. After scanning the extent to which carefully selected genes are turned on in white blood ...More

July 11, 2011

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Survey Reveals 56 Percent Still Have Not Received a Flu Shot as Peak Flu Season Arrives

As we enter peak flu season, flu activity is steadily increasing in the United States, with eight states now reporting widespread outbreaks of influenza cases according to the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report.(1) Despite this surge in flu ...More

January 11, 2011

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Walgreens, HHS Partner to Provide $10 Million Worth of Flu Shots to Uninsured and Underserved

Walgreens and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are teaming up in an effort to make 2011 a healthier New Year for those without adequate health insurance. Walgreens is providing more than $10 million worth of vouchers for free flu shots, which HHS will ...More

December 22, 2010

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Consumer Reports Poll: 3 in 10 HCWs Not Getting Flu Vaccine

A new Consumer Reports Health poll reveals a disconcerting proportion of "at risk" groups who will not get the flu vaccine this year. Of most concern, only 40 percent of Americans in the "work risk" category—meaning those who care for young children and those who work in ...More

October 14, 2010

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