MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'flu shot'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:58:50 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4501583&cid=t_93963_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftheres-still-time-for-a-flu-shot%2F2011.02.21 It’s not too late to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Influenza is about to enter its peak season in the United States. Now is the time to be vigilant in protecting against and preventing the spread of flu. Washing your hands, staying home from work or school, and covering your cough can be incredible steps. But the most effective way to prevent influenza is to get vaccinated. If you haven’t had a flu shot, get one this week. Your child can be immunized if over six months of age, and remember that many children under age nine will need a second dose (booster shot). Find out how to determine if your child needs a second dose. 1o Things To Know About Influenza 1. Influenza peaks in February and March in the United States. Look at the CDC data that reflects ongoing in... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4501583 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:00:38 +0100 4501583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4352713&cid=t_93963_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-slippery-slope-of-anti-vaccine-complacency%2F2011.01.15 I got a package in the mail today: My very own (complimentary) copy of Paul Offit’s new book, “Deadly Choices; How the Anti-Vaccine Movement Threatens Us All.” Needless to say, I can’t wait to read it. Not coincidentally, Dr. Offit has been making the rounds of interviews in the wake of the book’s release. Although I haven’t heard any of them directly, I did see a reference to this NPR interview on the FaceBook page of an old friend, who quoted from it thusly: IRA FLATOW:  You write that some pediatricians will not see kids who are not vaccinated. Is that a good solution to the problem? DR. PAUL OFFIT: I don’t know what’s a good solution to that problem. And I feel tremendous sympathy for the clinician who’s in private practice. On the one hand, and my wife sort ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4352713 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:00:02 +0100 4352713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097871&cid=t_93963_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fa-new-strain-swine-flu-horrible-or-hype%2F photo: Thinkstock Just when we thought we were safe, a new strain of swine flu is emerging. So break out your face masks and hand sanitizer, because authorities aren’t sure if the current vaccine will protect against this new mutation. Great — we’re really looking forward to having to get another flu shot. Are you worried about the swine flu? Or do you think the whole scare is just hype? Let us know in the comments. via Reuters Post from: BlissTree A New Strain of Swine Flu: Horrible or Hype? (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097871 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:13:01 +0100 4097871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3993841&cid=t_93963_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fpoll-alert-will-you-get-a-flu-shot-this-year%2F photo: Thinkstock Every year around this time, a question (debate, really) emerges among the health-conscious: To get the flu shot, or not to get the flu shot? That is the question. Some vehemently swear that they stay healthy by avoiding the vaccine, while others get pricked with an annual flu shot no matter what. We know you’ve got an opinion about the flu vaccine, so take our poll and tell us what you think. #MicroPollDiv_277293 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Post from: BlissTree Poll Alert: Will You Get a Flu Shot This Year? (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3993841 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:03:01 +0100 3993841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3980899&cid=t_93963_113_f&fid=38130&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tempdev.net%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1049 In 2008, we released our Flu Shot Clinic Package for NextGen for free. The package was met with resounding success, allowing flu shots to be documented in just two clicks – including pulling up the patient’s chart! We have just released an updated version of the Flu Shot Clinic Package for 2010. This year, the changes include support for KBM 7.8 and EHR 5.6. If you would like a copy of the 2010 Flu Shot Clinic Package, please complete our  online form. Also, we will be releasing a new free template package for UGM in November! Watch for an announcement soon! Related Posts September 9, 2010 — 2010 Free Flu Shot Clinic Coming Next Week September 6, 2010 — New EPSDT Template Suite September 3, 2009 — NextGen Continues to Do Well in CHC Market (Source: Implement... Implementing EMRs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3980899 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:15:24 +0100 3980899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3954327&cid=t_93963_113_f&fid=38130&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tempdev.net%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1046 The 2010 version of our popular flu shot clinic template suite is due out next week. And yes, its still free! The changes for this year include: Removing the H1N1 vaccine checkboxes. Support for NextGen 5.6. Support for KBM 7.8 and 7.9. If you’d like to sign up now for a copy, just fill out this online form and we will send you the files once they’re released. Related Posts November 7, 2008 — Announcing NextGen Flu Clinic September 6, 2010 — New EPSDT Template Suite September 9, 2009 — Free Flu Shot Package Updated for H1N1 (Source: Implementing EMRs) Implementing EMRs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3954327 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:34:46 +0100 3954327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3920793&cid=t_93963_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fflu-shots-will-you-get-one-this-season%2F photo: Thinkstock Another year, another flu season — and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is encouraging everyone (except infants under 6 months) to get vaccinated this year. After last year’s flu pandemic, it’s become clear that the flu isn’t just dangerous to babies and the elderly — perfectly healthy children and adults also can be at risk for dangerous complications. This year’s shot will include protection against swine flu and two other strains. So where do you stand on the flu shot issue? Let us know by taking our poll: #MicroPollDiv_273566 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } via Yahoo! News Post from: BlissTree Flu Shots: Will You Get One This Season? (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3920793 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:19:02 +0100 3920793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3163739&cid=t_93963_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2010%2F01%2F12%2Fdiabetes-patients-get-your-h1n1-vaccine%2F Filed under: ComplicationsIf you've been avoiding your annual flu shot, it's time to get a vaccine. Today has been designated the National Influenza Vaccination Week's vaccination day for people with chronic health conditions. This year, vaccinations against H1N1 or swine flu and regular influenza are recommended. It's extremely important that those with chronic conditions get the vaccine because they are at higher risk for serious flu-related complications like pneumonia. High-risk chronic conditions include asthma, diabetes, heart disease, kidney and liver disorders, neurological disorders, blood disorders, cancer and HIV or AIDS. A pneumococcal vaccine to prevent pneumonia is also recommended for people with diabetes. After you get your flu shot, remember to take any antiviral medi... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3163739 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3163739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2923329&cid=t_93963_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FV7maD4f_5g8%2F A study has found older African Americans are less likely to get a flu shot than are older non-Hispanic whites. It’s not uncommon to hear about differences in certain illnesses and approach to illnesses, depending on race or culture, or even genetics. For example, it’s known that African Americans have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension). However, when it’s a behavior, such as avoiding a vaccination, it’s important for the medical community to understand why this is happening. Researchers in Buffalo, NY, looked at the reasons why older African Americans may be reluctant to get a flu shot and they found several factors: Many thought that vaccines provided life-long immunity, not just a few months It wasn’t understood by many that the... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2923329 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:16:29 +0100 2923329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2899089&cid=t_93963_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fmultiple-sclerosis-and-the-h1n1-swine-flu-vaccine%2F Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, I do not play one on television and though I own a lab coat, I don’t even look good in it.  This post was compiled after consultation with doctors, researchers and the National MS Society about MS and vaccines in general as well as influenza and the H1N1 (Swine) flu vaccines.  As with any medical advice it is imperative that you speak to your doctor in reference to your particular situation. Flu season is upon us… There have been several questions raised in our blog over the past weeks about the H1N1 (Swine) flu virus and its new vaccination.  While I made every effort to get as many answers as I could, please know that this is a choice for you and your medical professionals to make. Each multiple sclerosis clinic will have its own standa... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2899089 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:56:55 +0100 2899089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807686&cid=t_93963_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F86_ovepl934%2F More people are getting their flu shots this year if we look at the number Walgreens alone has given out thus far. In just two weeks, since September 1st, the chain has already injected one million shots. That is almost as many as they did in all of flu season last year. Flu shots cost $24.99 and a flu nasal spray alternative is $29.99 at Walgreens clinics. Appointments are recommended but not usually needed. Watch for hours and times at your local store to see when you can get your shot. Image: sxc.hu. Post from: Blisstree Walgreens Injects a Million Flu Shots (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807686 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:51:46 +0100 2807686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2786112&cid=t_93963_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FmXJ7Z82_-aY%2F The Giant Food grocery chain, which has markets in VA, MD, and DC, is will be offering low cost seasonal flu vaccines to its customers. Of 181 stores, 164 have full-service pharmacies, where these flu vaccinations will be offered. According to a press release issued earlier today, vaccination program will begin Friday September 11, expanding to all stores in October. Immunizations will be provided by certified and trained Giant pharmacists and through Giant’s partnership with Maxim Health Systems and their trained health care professionals. The cost of the seasonal immunization is $30, but customers with a Giant loyalty card can save an additional $10. Thus, the final cost to Giant customers, with the Card, is $20. The seasonal flu shot changes from year to year and is developed on t... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2786112 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:31:49 +0100 2786112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2782103&cid=t_93963_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FvNJcjNLohuY%2F As a diabetic, I get a flu shot every year. I had assumed that the healthcare workers I came in contact with also got them. But you know what they say about assuming! An article from Forbes said as many as half of all the healthcare workers around don’t get a flu shot. They say this brings up two very important points of concern. One, that if they people get sick themselves, who will treat the patients? And two, that they could possibly infect more people by having the disease themselves. I understand that healthcare workers have a lot of diseases that they are in contact with. So they probably have a good immune system in general, and also, they couldn’t possibly protect themselves from everything. But the flu? When we have something like a vaccine? Is this smart? What do you... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2782103 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:34:39 +0100 2782103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2719762&cid=t_93963_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F9rtsOJIP2kw%2F Getting a flu shot this year? How about three? That’s what medical professionals say might be the magic number when it comes to inoculating yourself against the H1N1 virus. They also tried to prepare employers to expect many of their employees to be out at least a few days this upcoming year with the Swine Flu. In other words, employers should encourage their workers to stay home at even the hint of the flu. If they don’t, they could inadvertently make more people sick. Employees are reminded to wash their hands often, stay home if they feel they have the flu, and seek medical attention immediately if their symptoms worsen. They also encouraged employers to allow telecommuting, as it might help with the spread of the flu. So if you’ve been looking for an opportunity to... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2719762 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:35:24 +0100 2719762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2056745&cid=t_93963_113_f&fid=38130&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tempdev.net%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D412 The life of an EMR developer can be thankless! Any appreciation is fleeting as there is always some new procedure, regulation, or workflow change that must be urgently integrated. So I always coach developers to savor their successes and enjoy the hugs when they get them (yes, TempDev has a policy that we must get hugged by our clients when we finish a job in order for us to consider it a success). A little over a month ago, we announced our free flu shot clinic. Since then, we’ve received some accolades that we’d like to celebrate: So I realized I didn’t express how brilliant the flu shot clinic is! Awesome use of a practice template. Especially love that it creates an encounter and submits charges to the superbill. Beautiful… This template is the answer to our pra... Implementing EMRs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2056745 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:09:56 +0100 2056745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1841201&cid=t_93963_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Flt_cezQOSPU%2F Flu season is upon us yet again… Just a little reminder for those that reside in the US, I am not certain about time frames in other countries, that it is time to receive your Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization/Vaccine.Yes, if you hadn’t already guessed diabetics are in the “persons at risk” category. Make your appointment today and save yourself some troubles down the road. Better safe than sorry! That is what I always say. And no, I am not advising you to do so because I am a nurse and enjoy inflicting pain on people with needles. But that is always a perk when a patient misbehaves, hahahaha. Tags: at risk, Diabetes, diabetics, flu shotShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1841201 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:29:22 +0100 1841201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1275997&cid=t_93963_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2008%2F3%2F4%2Fwhy-do-we-get-the-flu-only-in-the-winter.html By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.D. When I was a young kid I used to annoy my dad with incessant questions of Why? “Why is the sky blue”? He couldn’t give me a satisfactory answer, and I had to go to college to find the answer. Now it’s payback time: my granddaughter is bombarding me with daily questions, like “why do men wear pants and women wear skirts”? and other such questions for which there are no good straightforward answers. Here is a question I kept asking myself (in preparation for Rebecca’s inevitable question) and for which I didn’t have a satisfactory answer: why do the flu epidemics occur only in the winter? To my delight I discovered at least a partial answer in the March 2 of the online edition of Nature Chemical Biology. Will a leopard... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1275997 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:32:11 +0100 1275997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1017957&cid=t_93963_158_f&fid=36024&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fcaregiver%2Fjeff%2Fpops-blood-test-looks-ok-this-time-around%2F Pops had a blood test yesterday to see how his clotting factor was trending. As I’ve blogged before, I have been anxious about it because Pops is again taking Ciprol (ciprofloxacin) for a bladder infection, and the last time he took Ciprol it interacted with his blood thinner, Coumadin, and made his blood too thin. To make a long story short, the blood test came out okay this time. It was up a bit from the last test a couple of weeks ago, but it was in the therapeutic range (on the high end). Dr. H’s nurse, Gina, who called with the news, said Pops could wait two weeks for his next blood test. By then, he’ll be done with the Ciprol. As luck would have it, Dr. H was taking one of his monthly vacations this week when the lab results came in, and Gina said his stand-in, Dr. M, suggeste... Caregiver Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1017957 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:35:42 +0100 1017957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1015937&cid=t_93963_158_f&fid=36024&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fcaregiver%2Fjeff%2Fpops-blood-test-looks-ok-this-time-around%2F Pops had a blood test yesterday to see how his clotting factor was trending. As I’ve blogged before, I have been anxious about it because Pops is again taking Ciprol [ciprofloxacin] for a bladder infection, and the last time he took Ciprol it interacted with his blood thinner, Coumadin, and made his blood too thin. To make a long story short, the blood test came out OK this time. It was up a bit from the last test a couple of weeks ago, but it was in the therapeutic range (on the high end). Dr. H’s nurse Gina, who called with the news, said Pops could wait two weeks for his next blood test. By then, he’ll be done with the Ciprol. As luck would have it, Dr. H was taking one of his monthly vacations this week when the lab results came in, and Gina said his stand-in, Dr. M, suggested a ... Caregiver Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1015937 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 04:48:37 +0100 1015937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=998972&cid=t_93963_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHealth%2F%7E3%2F178281647%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=998972 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:30:21 +0100 998972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=989635&cid=t_93963_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F10%2F30%2Fa-flu-shot-alternative-hahahahaha.html Subject: flu shot!!!! Please do not forget your flu shot!!!! The First Half of this makes sense, but I like the second half better. Eat right!Make sure you get your daily dose of fruits and veggies.Take your vitamins and bump up your vitamin C. Get plenty of exercise because exercise helps build your immune system. Walk for at least an hour a day,go for a swim,take the stairs instead of the elevator, etc. Wash your hands often.If you can't wash them, keep a bottle of antibacterial stuff around.Get lots of fresh air. Open doors & windows whenever possible. Try to eliminate as much stress from your life as you can.Get plenty of rest. OR Take the doctor's approach. Think about it...When you go for a shot, what do they do first?They Clean your arm with alcohol...Why?Because Alcohol KILLS G... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=989635 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:23:46 +0100 989635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=982774&cid=t_93963_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Fcenter-for-disease-control-encourages.html The Center for Disease Control and Protection says at their website "The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year."The flu shot or the nasal-spray flu vaccine are the two ways people can receive the vaccination.Flu shots are encouraged by the CDC for "people at high risk for complications from the flu, such as seniors 50 years or older, people with certain chronic medical conditions, and people who live in nursing homes and other long term care facilities."Pictured in the photo is senior citizen Ruth Wampler, age 94, receiving her flu shot from nurse Mary Jane Kipper, Maxim Healthcare Services, at the Central Coast Seniors Center, San Luis Obispo County, California. Ruth's daughter Ellen, a volunteer at the Center, stands nearby. (Photo by Kristi Gott.)The ... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=982774 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:08:00 +0100 982774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=972869&cid=t_93963_158_f&fid=36024&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fcaregiver%2Fjeff%2Fpops-gets-a-flu-shot-and-i-dont%2F Today was a “twofer” for Pops. I took him to the lab to have his weekly Prothrombin blood test and, then to Dr. H’s office where the nurse Gina administered his flu shot. While I was there I tried to get a flu shot too, but Gina said I couldn’t because I am not Dr. H’s patient. Between the two medical procedures, Pops and I went to McDonald’s for breakfast, and I proceeded to dump a whole steaming cup of coffee in my lap. I may have uttered an off color epithet or two at that moment. “Here have some of my coffee,” Pops offered. “No thanks,” I muttered. “Just give me your pants.” For the next 10 minutes, I stood in the bathroom with the wall-mounted blow dryer aimed at the crotch of my pants. Yes, it has been shaping up as that kind of day. Last night, my asthma ... Caregiver Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=972869 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:21:30 +0100 972869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=959066&cid=t_93963_158_f&fid=36024&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fcaregiver%2Fjeff%2Fits-time-for-the-flu-shot%2F I guess I have been preoccupied with Pops’ bladder infection because I never thought about the fact flu season is coming until Pops said the other day, “Shouldn’t I get a flu shot?” And, of course, he was right. For a 90-year-old man with chronic conditions, the flu can be a particularly dangerous disease. So I called Doctor H’s office and set up an appointment for next Tuesday for Pops to get a flu shot. For convnenience, I’ll probably get one at the same time (if it doesn’t cost too much. Dr. H is not my usual doctor, so I won’t be covered by insurance). Meanwhile, Pops started his new course of Ciprol for the bladder infection yesterday, but before he took the first pill, I made sure he had a PT blood test. I had the idea it would be a good baseline on which to base ... Caregiver Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=959066 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:11:58 +0100 959066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=947285&cid=t_93963_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F10%2F12%2Fgot-your-flu-shot-yet.html by Pat Salber It's that time of the year to think about getting vaccinated against influenza.  I got my flu shot at work last week.  I barely felt it thanks to new needle technology and a skilled nurse.  Flu shot clinics are everywhere and, often, the price is quite reasonable.So why doesn't everyone who should get one do it?  Fear of needles?  Laziness?  Misunderstanding of the potential seriousness of the disease?  I have also heard people say, "I got my shot but I got the flu anyway, so why bother?"Here are some facts that may help motivate you.  Flu and complications of flu cause about 36,000 deaths and 236,000 hospitalizations per year. Also, if you have ever had the flu you know it is no fun.  Muscle aches, fatigue, mal... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=947285 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 23:25:38 +0100 947285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=438180&cid=t_93963_117_f&fid=34444&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.webmd.com%2Fallergies-and-asthma%2F2005%2F11%2Fasthma-get-your-flu-shot-now.html Wow, all-caps screaming. Yes, it is that important. Everyone with asthma will fall into the orange zone (just in time for Halloween or Thanksgiving) when they get an influenza virus. The flu season is here and the flu shots are now available almost everywhere. It takes about two weeks after the shot for it to become fully effective, so think ahead! The kids will bring the flu home faster than you can say ... Large studies have proven that the flu shots themselves do not cause asthma to worsen, even temporarily.The FluMist nasal spray influenza vaccination is great for children who don't like shots, but is not recommended for folks with asthma. If you have asthma, but your children do not, then consider this more expensive option for them, because if they get the flu, then you almost certai... Allergies and Asthma blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=438180 Tue, 29 Nov 2005 05:00:00 +0100 438180