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Unusual Health Rituals Popular Among Older People Who Reject Flu Vaccine

Eating steamed pears, having a soothing massage or bathing in a herbal mixture are just some of indigenous health practices used by older people to ward off or treat influenza, according to research published in the October issue of the Journal of Advanced Nursing. Other ...More

October 12, 2010

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Loyola Again Makes Flu Shot Mandatory for All Employees

The best way to prevent the spread of the flu to patients in a medical setting would be to require all healthcare workers to get an annual flu shot, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. Joining the academy’s recent call for mandatory flu shots for all health workers is ...More

October 11, 2010

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More Seniors Get Flu Shot After Personalized Reminders, Provider Urging

Personalized post cards or phone calls can be effective in encouraging more seniors to get their annual flu shots, according to a new review of evidence. Professional facilitators are also successful at urging providers to perform a suite of preventive services, including ...More

September 8, 2010

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FDA Requires Label Changes for Flu Vaccines to Highlight Latex Concerns

Manufacturers Sanofi Pasteur and GlaxoSmithKline are informing physicians about changes to the prescribing information of their seasonal influenza vaccines. The changes reflect concerns that the tip caps of flu vaccine products shipped in prefilled syringes may contain ...More

September 7, 2010

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Walmart and Sam's Club to Offer Flu Shots in More Than 4,100 Stores Across U.S.

Walmart and Sam's Club announced today that flu shots powered by Mollen Immunization Clinics will be available in more than 4,100 select stores and clubs nationwide for $24* beginning today. Customers can visit www.walmart.com/flushots or www.samsclub.com to find specific ...More

September 1, 2010

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Universal Flu Vaccinations Urged

Flu vaccine will soon be available at local pharmacies and doctor’s offices, and government officials are urging everyone over 6 months of age to receive it. This year’s vaccine protects against H1N1 and two other strains of seasonal flu. The recommendation represents a ...More

August 23, 2010

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FDA Approves Vaccines for the 2010-2011 Influenza Season

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved vaccines for the 2010-2011 influenza season in the United States. ...More

July 30, 2010

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Sanofi Pasteur Begins Shipping Influenza Vaccine for 2010-2011 Season

Sanofi Pasteur announces that shipping of the 2010-2011 formulation of its seasonal influenza vaccine Fluzone® Influenza Virus Vaccine is underway in the U.S. ...More

July 30, 2010

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Dynavax Completes First Immunizations in Universal Flu Vaccine Study

Dynavax Technologies Corporation reports that enrollment and the first immunizations of 39 subjects enrolled in its Phase 1 study of the company's universal flu vaccine have been completed. ...More

July 28, 2010

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CVS, MinuteClinic Ready for Upcoming Flu Season

CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic today launched an informational campaign in its retail stores and clinics, as well as online, to start educating consumers about what they need to know to protect themselves and their families during this upcoming flu season. ...More

July 26, 2010

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