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Flu & Influenza web sites plus recent articles.
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.
CDC Web Site on H1N1
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
New England Journal of Medicine
H1N1 Influenza Center
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
CDC: Swine Flu Less Wide Spread
The Wall Street Journal
December 3, 2009
Things To Avoid During Flu Season
The Wall Street Journal
November 19, 2009
Swine Flu Deaths Higher in the Elderly
The Wall Street Journal
November 4, 2009
Home Flu Cures: Bad Medicine?
The Wall Street Journal
November 3, 2009
Four Foods to Help Your Body Fight the Flu
USA Weekend
October 30, 2009
Give Yourself a “Vaccination” Boost
The Wall Street Journal
October 13, 2009
Half of Hospitalized H1N1 Patients Were Healthy
October 14, 2009
Hand-to-Face is Crucial Link to Flu
USA Today
September 28, 2009
One Flu Dose Is Seen Working
The Wall Street Journal
September 15, 2009
Fighting Flu Without Big Gun
The Wall Street Journal
September 9, 2009
Swine Flu Remains Mild
The Wall Street Journal
September 8, 2009
Swine Flu: The Next Wave
The Wall Street Journal
August 18, 2009
Flu Immunity Seen In Older Adults
The Wall Street Journal
May 21, 2009
The First Does of Swine Flu Vaccine Will Be Available in 15 Weeks
The Wall Street Journal
May 1, 2009
In the War Against Flu's Mutants, a Big Ally Is Weakened
The Wall Street Journal
March 3, 2009
Flu Bugs Growing More Resistant
USA Today
March 3, 2009
Flu Bug Vaccine Misses Again
February 19, 2009
CDC Says Flu Strain Resistant to Tamiflu
December 19, 2008
Half-dose Flu Shot Effective in Adults
December 8, 2008
Should You Get A Flu Shot?
AARP
October 2008
Flu Shot Benefits For Elderly Questioned
August 29, 2008
Access may be limited
Flu Shot Ineffective For The Elderly
August 29, 2008
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical care Medicine
Studies May Aid Flu-Vaccine Design
The Wall Street Journal
April 17, 2008
Shots for Grown-Ups
Forbes
February 14, 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
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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