Pregnant women can receive inactivated vaccine (flu shot) but should not receive the live attenuated vaccine (nasal spray). Postpartum women, even if they are breastfeeding, can receive either type of vaccine. As part of the CDC’s message that all individuals aged 6 months and older “Get...
For the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US is recommending that all children aged from 6 months to 18 years receive the flu vaccine.Vaccines battle diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. A weakened form of the germ (微生物) is introduced into the body. ...
Pregnant women are among those at higher risk of complications of severe illness from flu infection. Dr. Thomas Howell Jr., an OB-GYN at Mayo Clinic Health System, says it's not only important that those who are pregnant get a flu shot but also the people around them. "Pregnant women ...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Donna Machen of Fox Chapel is leaving for Cuba soon on a mission trip. Among her vaccinations was the flu shot because she had the virus once before. "Oh just feeling like you just want to die - want to be done with this sickness," Machen said. "Influenza does c...
“Getting an annual flu shot should be part of routine health care for all individuals, especially for people who are already living with chronic health conditions that put them at higher risk for heart attacks or strokes,” said Eduardo Sanchez, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA, American Heart Assoc...
As autumn approaches, so does the annual flu season. In community pharmacies across the country, pharmacists are also anticipating the advent of the influenza vaccination season. Many patients with diabetes already know they need a flu shot but are unaware of other recommended vaccinations. ...
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron underlined the importance of having a diverse source of energy supplies during his talks this week with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, said a statement from Macron's Elysee office on Friday. ...
You can use it for preventive measures as well such as getting a flu shot or doing regular health checkups to stay in tip-top shape. Family Time for New Additions: When you are having a baby or adopting one, sick leave can give you time to bond with the new family member and help...
I woke up Saturday morning to an email from Walgreens reminding me of my 10:20 a.m. flu shot appointment and suggesting I save time at the store by answering health questions online. I’d tried to fill out the information the day I made the appointment, but the system shut down midway...
An adult who's never been immunized against tetanus should complete the initial tetanus series of three tetanus shots. The first two shots are given at least four weeks apart, and the third shot is given six to 12 months after the second shot. After the initial tetanus series, booster shots...