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 'h1n1 vaccine'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:34:31 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115035&cid=t_271087_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F23%2Fnew-england-journal-of-medicine-2009-vol-361-no-25%2F This article looks at a clinical trial which evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of a split-virus, inactivated candidate vaccine against the H1N1 virus (Print subscription held at Fade Library) Posted in Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Clinical Trials, H1N1, Vaccine Trials (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115035 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:31:45 +0100 3115035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467774&cid=t_271087_99_f&fid=39134&url=http%3A%2F%2Fanepi.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Ffollow-money.html Interesting article in The Atlantic about a recent study which questions the use of tamiflu for influenza treatment. Some of my public health colleagues are quite angry about it -- they worry that people who need tamiflu will now not take it. They suggested that we use the staff of The Atlantic as a placebo group in a study testing the drug. Personally, I think The Atlantic handled the topic well. The research does raise questions about the usefulness of the drug. I know a lot of physicians who don't like to use it (especially in children) because it can cause vomiting, which in turn can lead to dehydration, which in turn can lead to hospitalization. Speaking for myself, I began taking the drug within 12 hours of onset of influenza. I felt fine the first day, but the next morning I vomited... The Epidemiologist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467774 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:46:00 +0100 3467774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2967472&cid=t_271087_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fadventures-in-primary-care.html In the years since my diagnosis, I’ve often wondered why I needed a primary care physician.  Since my health is all about controlling blood sugars and staving off D-complications these days, I literally have only seen our family doctor two or three times in the past six years.  And then recently, we got a letter [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2967472 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:58 +0100 2967472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2954586&cid=t_271087_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FRLEWwhpJMrI%2F Yes, there is thimerosol in the H1N1 injectable vaccine. Yes, you are being encouraged to have the H1N1 vaccine to prevent the spread of influenza. Yes, there is a very tiny amount of mercury in thimerosol. NO, this does not cause autism. Several years ago, some doctors made a claim that the vaccines given to children caused autism. As some parents of children with autism wanted to be able to identify a specific cause for their children’s disability, they latched on to the theory that there was a connection between the vaccines and autism. The problem is, the very doctor who made this claim first has come out to say that he was wrong. That his research was wrong. Sadly, this is still a strong belief in some sectors and many people avoid vaccines for fear of exposing their children an... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2954586 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:05:57 +0100 2954586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2899081&cid=t_271087_123_f&fid=39037&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.drgreene.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F10%2F15%2Fscared-to-give-your-kids-the-h1n1-flu-vaccine-the-benefits-outweigh-the-risks%2F The Centers for Disease Control say all people from 6 months through 24 years are in a high priority group for getting the flu shot this year. But I can understand the fear some parents have about the vaccine for the swine flu (H1N1). It has just now become available, and it’s natural for parents [...] (Source: Conversations with Dr Greene) Conversations with Dr Greene blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2899081 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:41:08 +0100 2899081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2881214&cid=t_271087_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FuDJLdLUlsM8%2F The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is set to test the H1N1 vaccine in people who have asthma, news reports say. According to a press release issued on Friday, October 9, “People with severe asthma often take high doses of glucocorticoids that can suppress their immune system, placing them at greater risk for infection and possibly serious disease caused by 2009 H1N1 influenza virus,” says NIAID Director Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. “We need to determine the optimal dose of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine that can be safely administered to this at-risk population and whether one or two doses are needed to produce an immune response that is predictive of protection.” It’s thought that people who have asthma and have to take steroids to keep the disease under control ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2881214 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:16:59 +0100 2881214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467787&cid=t_271087_99_f&fid=39134&url=http%3A%2F%2Fanepi.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fflu-queen.html Yesterday I gave a presentation to a grassroots community coalition about flu. Today I am presenting at a hospital. This afternoon I am presenting to a group of school nurses. I spend all day, every day, dealing with flu. A colleague has dubbed me the Flu Queen and my investigator the Flu Princess and promises to have us both sparkly tiaras soon.The good news on the flu front is that data from the pandemic H1N1 vaccine are starting to spill out. The New England Journal of Medicine had several articles on trails. In terms of safety, the reports are mild side effects, the kind expected when you give any shot -- sore arm, in some cases fever. There was also reports of headache. Nothing alarming. No sentinel events. The FDA has approved the vaccine both in shot and nasal spray. Lots and lots o... The Epidemiologist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467787 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:45:00 +0100 3467787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467788&cid=t_271087_99_f&fid=39134&url=http%3A%2F%2Fanepi.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fh1n1-conspiracies.html This weekend someone sent me a link to this video. It is the wackiest H1N1 conspiracy theory I have heard yet. I looked up the claim that Oklahoma is mandating the vaccine -- they aren't. And while health departments across the nation are receiving and exorbitant amount of money to administer H1N1 vaccine, there are no plans of blockades, checkpoints, or non-removable metal bracelets. At least not that I am aware of. And considering that if such plans were in place, I would be one of the government workers administering them, I am fairly confident that we can all calm down.I think that some people truly want the worst-case scenario, The Postman, Dies The Fire, Y2K, post-apocalyptic scenario to happen. The survivalist fantasy is exciting. The copy repair man who becomes a military leader af... The Epidemiologist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467788 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:20:00 +0100 3467788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653839&cid=t_271087_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FQ6VClekX2-M%2F In case of emergencies, people often wonder how it’s decided who gets what. In a situation such as the H1N1 pandemic, the question becomes, who gets vaccinated first and if there are limited stores of vaccines, who has priority? The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices today issued its recommendations and vaccine guidelines for H1N1 vaccine . They target 5 groups: Pregnant women Health care and emergency services personnel Children and young adults to age 24 years Caregivers and caregiver contacts of children under 6 months old Otherwise healthy adults with certain chronic health conditions It’s estimated that these five groups cover half of the American population, about 159 million. However, there could come to pass a situation where there isn’t enough vaccine... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653839 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:06:12 +0100 2653839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2621867&cid=t_271087_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FQhTk50wJtjQ%2F Australia is ready to begin testing the first vaccine for the H1N1 virus, the so-called swine flu. Although the H1N1 virus hasn’t been as harsh or fatal as some seasonal influenzas, the fear is that it still could develop into a stronger illness. As it is, it’s estimated that the H1N1 virus has caused almost 500 deaths. By far not as deadly as some other diseases we have, but we are still in the virus’ infancy - we don’t know what can or will happen. Experts are saying that it may take two injections of the vaccine to gain immunity, meaning that, combined with the annual seasonal influenza, people will be receiving three vaccinations this year. To read more on the development of the Australian vaccine and what it mean, go to Bloomberg.com’s article, First Vacc... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2621867 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:46:08 +0100 2621867