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Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious disease that is caused by the influenza virus. It attacks the respiratory tract in humans (nose, throat, and lungs). The flu is different from a cold. Influenza usually comes on suddenly and may include these symptoms: fever, headache, tiredness (can be extreme), dry cough, sore throat, nasal congestion and body aches. These symptoms are usually referred to as "flu-like symptoms.
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BUMED PDF 13 Oct 09| | CLARIFICATION OF POLICY FOR USE OF SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINE 2009-2010
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| | USA Today 27 Sep 09
Your Health: Hand-to-face touch is crucial link to catching flu
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| | CNN 21 Sep 09
Cold? Flu? H1N1? How can you tell the difference?
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| | USA Today 20 Sep 09
Your guide to getting through this flu season unscathed
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BUMED PDF 13 Oct 09| | CLARIFICATION OF POLICY FOR USE OF SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINE 2009-2010
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ALCOAST PDF 20 Jul 09| | 2009-2010 SEASONAL INFLUENZA (FLU) IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM
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MMQC-09-1397| | POLICY GUIDANCE FOR THE USE OF SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINE FOR THE 2009-2010 SEASON
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MMI-09-4009| | POLICY GUIDANCE FOR THE USE OF INFLUENZA VACCINE FOR THE 2009-2010 INFLUENZA SEASON
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MMI-09-4007| | 2009 - 2010 INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE (FLU) PROGRAM / CALL FOR REQUISITIONS
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Influenza - Seasonal |
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Monto AS, Ohmit SE, Petrie JG, Johnson E, Truscon R, Teich E, Rotthoff J, Boulton M, Victor JC |
| Title: |
Comparative Efficacy of Inactivated and Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccines |
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NEJM |
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2009 |
| Subject: |
Vaccine-Effectiveness |
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Comparative_Efficacy_of_TIV_and_LAIV_Monto_NEJM_2009_24SEP.pdf |
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| Disease: |
Influenza - Seasonal |
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Eick AA, Wang Z, Hughes H, Ford SM, Tobler SK |
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Comparison of the trivalent live attenuated vs. inactivated infuenza vaccines among U.S. military service members |
| Publication: |
Vaccine 27 (2009) |
| Date: |
2009 |
| Subject: |
Vaccine-Effectiveness |
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Vaccine27(2009)3568–3575.pdf |
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| Disease: |
Influenza - Seasonal |
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CDC |
| Title: |
Interim Influenza Vaccination |
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MMWR Vol. 53 / No. 39 (pp. 923-924) |
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2004 |
| Subject: |
Vaccine-General |
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CDC 2004 MMWR p. 923.pdf |
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DoD Influenza Vaccination Program Briefing 2009-10 [PDF] [PPT]  08 Sep 09| | Department of Defense Influenza Vaccination Program Briefing for the 2009-10 Season
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OPERATIONS ORDER 09-54 PDF 10 Jun 09| | Mandatory Influenza Immunization
for Civilian Personnel Providing Direct Patient Care
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