Officials Urge Flu Shots For Babies
Panel Advises Flu Shots for Babies
Flu shots can benefit moms-to-be. The article discusses a possible reduction in the risk of having premature births and low-birth-weight babies among pregnant women who are vaccinated for i... Seppa,Nathan - 《Science News》 被引量: 0发表: 2009年 ACIP says nasal spray beats flu shots fo...
Spraying flu vaccine into the noses of babies and preschoolers offers significantly more protection than shots, says one of the largest comparisons of flu inoculations ever performed. The study found the spray vaccine was 55 percent more effective than traditional flu shots when given to nearly 8,...
Pediatrician Survey: Flu Shots for Small Kids? 来自 EBSCO 喜欢 0 阅读量: 2 摘要: On Oct. 15, 2003, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a 15-expert panel selected by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, voted to recommend that babies and toddlers between the ages of 6...
When it comes to flu vaccines, shots aren't the only option. Some people receive the live attenuated flu vaccine (nasal spray) instead of the shot. A lifesaver for those who hate needles, this vaccine is only given to those over 2 years old who don't have asthma, diabetes, or other ...
Annual flu shots are recommended starting with 6-month-old babies. Flu is most dangerous for people 65 and older, young children, pregnant women and people with certain health problems including heart and lung diseases. Here’s what to know: REVVED-UP SHOTS FOR SENIORS As people get older, ...
Pros:The flu shot is available for babies 6 months and older. It’s considered safe for a larger age group than the nasal vaccine. Cons:Many people don’t like to get shots. The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) You get this flu vaccine sprayed into your nose. It's made from live virus...
Estimates show vaccines this season were between 52% and 61% effective in protecting children against influenza hospitalization. In adults,the shotswere estimated to be 41% to 44% effective. While effectiveness looks good for this season, Ellington warned that declining vaccinationratesmeans the U.S...
New RSV shotsare available for babies and adults over 60. "These new shots and vaccines could really help protect us and our community during the upcoming season," Gandhi said. "We need to preserve capacity in hospitals for those patients who really need that care." ...