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Flu web sites and recent articles. Also find a flu shot clinic:
There is a great deal of controversy on the need for adults to have flu shots. If you are considering a flu shot please read the articles at the bottom of this page.
The 2007/2008 flu vaccine was found to not be very effective. Please see the article below.
We have also attached an article in Forbes about other vaccines for adults.
U. S. Department
of Health and Human Services
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
Primary vaccination and flu information site
World Health Organization
Updates on avian flu
Nature
Science journal bird flu articles through December 2006.
American Lung Association
Flu information
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Flu Shot location search
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Good Flu Health Habits
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Flu and Cold Guidelines
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FLU
ARTICLES
Shots for Grown-Ups
Forbes
March 10, 2008
This Season’s Flu Vaccine Misses Mark
The Wall Street Journal
February 13, 2008
Prevention and Control of Influenza
Numerous articles
February 2008
National Guidelines Clearing House
Mutant Flu Virus is Found That Resists Popular Drug
The New York Times
(Free one time registration required)
January 31, 2008
Avian Flu, A Pandemic That Wasn’t but Might Be
The New York Times
(Free one time registration required)
January 22, 2008
Flu Hits Older Americans the Hardest: Vaccination is the Best Protection
December 8, 2007
Take Flu Shots Seriously
USA Today
November 3, 2007
Flu Vaccine Has No Benefit on the Elderly
October 23, 2007
Second article (Click here)
FoxNews
It’s Flu Season. Facts and Fiction
USA Weekend
October 6, 2007
More Evidence For Flu Shot Mortality Benefit for Older Adults But the Debate Continues
October 3, 2007
Mortality Benefits of Vaccine Program for Elderly Uncertain
September 27, 2007
Flu Shots May Have Little Mortality Benefits in Older Adults
September 25, 2007
Flu-Shot Supply to Hit Record
The Wall Street Journal
Access amy be limited
September 25, 2007
More Americans Urged to Get Flu Shots
U.S. News & World Report
September 19, 2007
U.S. Issues Guidelines on the Use of Flu Masks
The New York Times
(Free one time registration required)
May 4, 2007
First Vaccine Against Avian Flu Is Approved as Interim Measure
The New York Times
(Free one time registration required)
April 18, 2007
Stomach Flu Can Be Serious
USA Today
October 24, 2006
A Flu Shot Could Save Your Life (if you have heart disease)
U.S. News & World Report
September 29, 2006
Armed For Flu?
USA Weekend
September 29, 2006
The Give and Take of Flu Shots: Mostly Give
The New York Times
(One time free registration required)
February 21, 2006
Studies Question Flu Vaccines' Effectiveness (In people over 65)
September 22, 2005
American Lung Association Reinforces the Need for Older Americans to Get Flu Vaccine
September 29, 2005
Is It the Cold or the Flu?
October 2, 2005
USA Weekend
Flu
Shots Don't Save Seniors Lives, Study Finds
February 15, 2005
Protect Yourself From The Flu
March 14, 2003
AARP
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