Welcome to the end of October when snow begins to fall and influenza is on the rise. Flu activity may be low in North America right now, but even though public health clinical labs are reporting low rates of influenza virus type A virus, influenza activity is expected to increase in October and through the month of […]
Yet another flu season is upon us. With an estimated average of 200,000 U.S. hospitalizations due to seasonal flu complications each year, influenza is considered by health experts as unpredictable and potentially severe. So have you gotten your flu shot? Many folks have questions about the flu. Take a look at this handy infographic, compiled and created by Cork, […]
If you took the time to get the flu vaccine this year, you’re probably expecting to enjoy a flu-free winter. But that may not be the case, as physicians across the country are finding that this year’s vaccine is proving ineffective, leaving many vaccinated Americans with a flu infection. Overall, it’s estimated that getting this […]
A new report shows that fewer than half of all Americans have opted to get the flu shot this flu season. Experts worry that this could lead to a dangerous outbreak of the potentially serious illness. In fact, the report — which comes from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — shows […]
Should you get a flu shot? Most medical experts will answer ‘yes’ to that question, while virtually all will insist anyone with a history of heart disease get the flu shot. Research shows that death from influenza (or the flu) is far more common among people suffering from heart disease than people dealing with another […]
Flu season is right around the corner, which is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reminding all Americans — even healthy adults — to get the flu vaccine. According to the CDC, few healthy adults are bothering to get the flu shot. Records show that most of the people who received […]
The Food and Drug Administration has announced that a new type of flu vaccine has been approved for use. Flucelvax, also known as Novartis, uses cell culture technology. This process uses animal cells to generate the virus strains. Normal flu vaccines are created in eggs, which can be dangerous for individuals whom are allergic to […]
A new study presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress presented an interesting hypothesis that flu shots may help prevent heart attacks. The researchers looked at 3,227 participants. Half of these had been followed from the 1960’s. Half of the total were given placebo flue shots, while the other half received it. The results were astounding. […]
The French Health Minister Marisol Touraine has said that France is recalling all doses of Agrippal from the market. Agrippal is an influenza vaccine which was made by the Swiss drugmaker Novartis. This recall comes after small white particles were found in the injections. The discovery took place in Italy, which received vaccines from the […]
Health administrators are reminding the vulnerable to get a flu shot this year. The ongoing campaign in North Essex is urging seniors, pregnant women and people with chronic conditions, particularly severe asthma, chest or heart complaints and diabetes, to make an appointment to get vaccinated. People who are involved in looking after the sick are […]