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 shots'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:11:53 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4238058&cid=t_152070_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FITIH5pA4UIA%2F It was recently reported that one in three Americans have been vaccinated for the flu. While that’s on par with the number of seasonal flu vaccinations in the past, many doctors are hoping that the number will increase before the flu season peaks between January and March.  But why listen to doctors when there are so many celebrities willing to inform us about the pros and cons of vaccinations?  Save yourself the trouble of waiting in a crowded medical clinic or trying to find time in your schedule for a doctor’s appointment.  Instead, if you’re not sure what your stance on immunizations is – and don’t limit your opinion to just flu shots – look to these celebrities for guidance: ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4238058 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:42:00 +0100 4238058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4022925&cid=t_152070_97_f&fid=35602&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffastfoodpharmacy.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fi-cant-contain-my-joy-over-flu-shots.html I had a busy summer, gearing up to the big announcement that now our pharmacists were going to give flu shots. The hype was crazy. Except, not at all, because people come in confused that we're offering them every day. I understand our big advertising push hasn't started yet, but our Muzak announces it every 5 minutes and all of our signage says something like "for the love of god, let us stick you!" Not to mention the big ugly button all of the pharmacy staff has to wear declaring "ask me about flu shots!" None of this is unusual, but let's just say I'm having issues with some of my coworkers. Most of them are really opposed to getting one and have no problem letting our customers know that. Me being me, I told one of our techs outright that she couldn't tell patients "I never get them, t... FAST FOOD Pharmacy blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4022925 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 03:33:00 +0100 4022925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2950949&cid=t_152070_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FJJ8STU6mLWg%2Fpractical-concerns.php Yesterday, I talked about how I'm not getting the H1N1 vaccine.  I've thought it over and I'm not taking the news reports of severe illness or deaths lightly.  However, I don't want to jump through hoops in order to receive vaccines when I'm relatively healthy.  It's a practical matter.  It's almost like stealing a H1N1 vaccine from a baby...except actually, it is.  Chronic illness is not an indicator in the Denver area for receiving it.  I'm not faking pregnancy in order to get it, like I've been hearing on the news in other areas of the country and in Canada.  Hello, I'm being practical here.Last week, Kerri posted about control solutions for glucose meters and test strips and how we should do it once a week.  Sorry, but I'm not wasting a test... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2950949 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:36:02 +0100 2950949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2948442&cid=t_152070_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F6jzvipbCfKI%2Fill-take-my-chances.php Last year, I received a flu shot.  It was only the second time I had done so, though I seem to be on a five-year cycle of getting the flu or pneumonia for the past twenty years - and last year would have been it.   This year?  Not so fast.  Shortages all over the place for both the regular flu shot and the H1N1 vaccine have driven me to think about whether I really need them.  In fact, I may not even be able to get them from my primary care provider's office and I know my local Walgreen's is out of the regular flu shot.  I don't know about where you live, but around here, the H1N1 vaccine is only available to three groups:  pregnant women, children under 18, and healthcare workers.  I don't fall into any of those categories.  I know the nex... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2948442 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:13:08 +0100 2948442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807686&cid=t_152070_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=2782103&cid=t_152070_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=2398858&cid=t_152070_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FIVizdA_ax24%2F The World Health Organization (WHO) says that “at least two influenza shots will be needed to protect against both the seasonal form of the disease and the new swine flu.” An advisory group meets May 14th, however, before drug makers will be given the go-ahead to producing a swine flu vaccine. Part of this decision rests in the manufacturers and when they will be ready to make the new virus, officially known as A/H1N1. In just a couple short weeks, the virus has spread to countries including the United States. However, WHO wants to make certain the vaccine for “regular” flu is readily available before any new strains are created. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree WHO Says Two Flu Shots Are Necessary (Source: A Hearty Li... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2398858 Fri, 08 May 2009 09:18:23 +0100 2398858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1853673&cid=t_152070_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F412121338%2Fprimary-care.php When you have diabetes, it is easy to remember appointments with the endocrinologist and the ophthalmologist.  Podiatrists, dietitians, and cardiologists may also be part of the diabetes care plan.  Yet when it comes to an annual physical and/or a well... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1853673 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:45:01 +0100 1853673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1084424&cid=t_152070_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F198254402%2F Children as young as six months will be required to get annual flu shots to attend preschool or day care following a vote today by the Public Health Council, which also mandated three other vaccines, including two for sixth-graders, reports The Star-Ledger of New Jersey (which owns Pharmalot). The vote makes New Jersey the first state to require annual flu shots for children attending preschool or day care. State health officials say the new vaccine mandates - which take effect in the 2008-09 school year - will reduce disease, hospitalizations and the need for parents to stay home with sick children. The council approved the measure 5-2, with one abstention, despite protests from parents concerned about vaccine dangers. It must still be approved by the state health commissioner, who is exp... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1084424 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:21:43 +0100 1084424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1082978&cid=t_152070_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F198064041%2F Flu vaccine makers could receive a boost today if New Jersey becomes the first state to make flu shots mandatory for children entering preschool, the Associated Press writes. The New Jersey Public Health Council is expected to vote on a proposal to require annual flu shots and three other vaccines. The new requirements have already been approved by the state health department and New Jersey’s Governor Jon Corzine, but the measure has come up against opposition from parents who want the choice to opt out of the requirement because of safety concerns. These are the shots being considered - the flu shot for children 6 to 59 months as a requirement to attend daycare or pre-school; the pnuemococcal (Prevnar) series shot for children 2 months to 59 months enrolled in pre-school or daycare;... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1082978 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:11:36 +0100 1082978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1049063&cid=t_152070_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F190240840%2F “Your mother needs a flu shot,” the nurse mentioned as flu season approached. Mother had only had one flu shot in her life, when my dad was alive.  They both got sick from it…”colds” as they called them, so vowed never again.  However, I thought more about it as the nurse explained that in the nursing home Mother would encounter more people (residents as well as visitors) who might have the flu than when she had mainly stayed at home. So I decided to go ahead and agree to the flu shot.  Mother had no adverse reaction to it and stayed healthy all winter when everyone around her was ill.  For the next seven years, as long as she lived, she got the flu shot and remained well, except perhaps for a few sniffles.  The staff remarked that she must have a wonde... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1049063 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:00:07 +0100 1049063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=982774&cid=t_152070_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