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The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine ea... Details >
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The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each fall, but good health habits and antiviral medications are other measures that can help protect against the flu. This page links t... Details >
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This document provides answers to questions about FluMist, which is approved to prevent influenza illness due to influenza A and B viruses in healthy children and adolescents, ages 5-17 years and heal... Details >
This document answers questions regarding seasonal flu vaccine. The questions cover flu vaccine types, treatment, effectiveness, viruses, and more.... Details >
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This document provides answers to questions about influenza (flu) antiviral medications. The document includes information on what influenza antiviral medications are, how antiviral medications are us... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
By far, the single best way to prevent the flu is for individuals, especially people at high risk for serious complications from the flu, to get a vaccination each fall. This document presents informa... Details >
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This document answers questions regarding the seasonal flu shot. The questions cover flu shot effectiveness, risks, side effects, severe problems, and more.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This document answers questions regarding the nasal-spray flu vaccine (or LAIV). The questions cover LAIV use, effectiveness, side effects, storage, active ingredient, and more.... Details >
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This document answers questions regarding thimerosal in seasonal influenza vaccine. The document discusses thimerosal, the safety of children as well as pregnant women who receive an influenza vaccine... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Educators, staff, and parents can help slow the spread of colds and seasonal flu. This page provides information on preventing the flu. The page also links to resources for those interested in reading... Details >
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