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Swine Flu Vaccination Does Not Increase Risk Of Miscarriage
The idea that the swine flu vaccine given to Norwegian women in 2009 increased their risk of pregnancy loss has been dismissed as false according to a recent study carried out in The New England Journal of Medicine. Swine flu is a highly contagious respiratory disease of pigs, spread by direct and indirect contact. Its symptoms are very similar to those of a typical seasonal flu: body aches, cough, chills, temperature, headache and sore throat. Detection of the disease is often overlooked unless experts are specifically searching for it...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 18, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Swine Flu Source Type: news

Effectiveness of Tamiflu and Relenza questioned
ConclusionThis major review is particularly significant for its use of unpublished, previously confidential data from both the drug manufacturers and regulators, to verify the information in published trials. As the researchers point out, much of the trial data is unreliable for various reasons, which makes it difficult to draw firm conclusions.While it appears that these drugs have a modest benefit, there is no solid evidence that either drug can protect people from the more serious complications of influenza. Paracetamol or ibuprofen would seem to be a far more cost-effective method of relieving the symptoms of influenza...
Source: NHS News Feed - April 10, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medication Swine flu Source Type: news

Flu research may lead to universal vaccine
Conclusion This research has identified that CD8+ T-cells are linked with protection against different strains of influenza. They are also linked with reduced severity of flu. The authors note that current vaccines that use inactivated forms of the flu virus protect against specific strains, and do not induce a strong maintained T-cell response. They suggest that, in light of their findings, this may be the reason why they produce limited protection across different subtypes of influenza virus. They say that further testing is needed to see if the live vaccines being used are better at producing cross-subtype protection, ...
Source: NHS News Feed - September 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart/lungs Medication Medical practice Source Type: news

Scientists Hope Tracking Winter Flu Will Help Close Pandemic Knowledge Gap
ImageContent(562e45c2e4b0aac0b8fd7c69,562e42a91900002e00b94dab,Image,HectorAssetUrl(562e42a91900002e00b94dab,Some(),Some(jpeg)),ViktorCap via Getty Images,) Anyone who goes down with flu in Europe this winter could be asked to enroll in a randomized clinical trial in which they will either be given a drug, which may or may not work, or standard advice to take bed rest and paracetamol. Those who agree could be helping the world prepare for the next potentially deadly disease pandemic as well as helping scientists who are now desperate to plug gaps in knowledge left by previous missed opportunities. Scientists are largely in...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - October 26, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news

Kids and the flu shot: What parents need to know
The time for flu shots has arrived. Many parents have questions about whether or not their child needs a shot, which vaccine to get and where to get it. Primary care providers at Boston Children’s Hospital have answers to questions about the flu shot and can help make it easier for parents to get their children vaccinated. Does my child need a flu shot? Yes. The American Academy of Pediatric and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly recommend annual flu vaccine for children and teens ages 6 months and older. Young children are at high risk for complications of flu, including pneumonia. My child is afrai...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - September 26, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Boston Children's Hospital staff Tags: Ask the Expert Health & Wellness flu primary care Source Type: news

CDC Estimates 1,300 Flu Deaths In US This Season; Widespread Activity In Massachusetts
(CNN/CBS) — At least 1,300 people have died from the flu so far this season, according to a preliminary estimate released Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There have been at least 2.6 million flu illnesses and 23,000 flu-related hospitalizations, according to the analysis. So far this season, the CDC has received reports of 10 children who have died from the flu, four more than the week before. Experts have warned that flu is hitting the United States early this year, and there are concerns that this early season could mean a particularly severe season overall. Flu spread significantly in ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - December 13, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Flu Source Type: news

This Year ’ s Flu Shot Less Than 50% Effective, According To CDC
By Susan Scutti, CNN (CNN) — Don’t let your guard down: The US flu season is expected to continue for several more weeks, with activity across the nation now elevated, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday. A flu shot is still recommended for those who have neglected to get one, but the CDC estimated this year’s vaccine’s overall effectiveness in preventing an infection at just 47%. The shot’s success varies based on your age, the CDC noted. Among children up to 17, its overall effectiveness against flu was 61%, while just 24% of adults 50 and older who received t...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - February 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News CNN Flu Flu Shot Source Type: news

Seven Tips for Preventing the Flu
Marie Etienne, DNP, ARNP, PLNC is the chair of the International Nursing Committee of the American Red Cross. She is a specialist in family and pediatric nursing and is a professor of nursing at Miami Dade College.  Flu season is upon us, and now is the time to take steps that will help you avoid being sick in bed with body aches, fever and a runny nose.. Here are seven tips to beat back the bug from the Red Cross: If you haven’t already, get a flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone aged six months and older. Pregnant women, people aged 50 or older, those with chron...
Source: Red Cross Chat - January 13, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Beth Pullias Tags: Health & Safety Uncategorized flu flu prevention wash hands Source Type: news

Flu Season Shaping Up To Be Worse Than Last Year In Massachusetts
BOSTON (CBS) – This year’s flu season in Massachusetts is shaping up to be worse than last. So far, health officials have confirmed about 1,300 cases. At this point last year, that number was about 850. The latest weekly flu report says that influenza severity has increased from low to moderate. So far, influenza B has proved to be the most common form of the flu. Dr. Larry Madoff at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health said this year’s flu season is worse than last year’s. (WBZ-TV) “This past week’s activity was higher than it was during any week last season,” said Dr. Larry Madoff a...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - January 8, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Syndicated Local Flu Source Type: news

Flu Strikes New England Earlier Than Usual
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire health officials say three adults in three different counties have tested positive for the influenza virus. The Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging all residents above the age of 6 months to get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible. Officials say it’s the fourth year in a row that they’ve had to make the flu shot announcement in September — earlier than anticipated. The flu season typically runs from October through May. The three confirmed cases involve adults in Carroll, Grafton and Hillsborough counties. Health officials say the vaccine is a...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - September 17, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: nealjriley Tags: Health Local News Flu New Hampshire Source Type: news

Cold and flu warning: The dangers of too much acetaminophen
Cold and flu season is here. Peruse the aisles of a local pharmacy or grocery store and you will find more than 30 over-the-counter medications available to treat the symptoms of fever, headache, sore throat, and achy muscles. Many of these “multi-symptom” products contain acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. This means cold and flu sufferers who are using multiple combination cough and cold remedies may inadvertently be taking more acetaminophen than they intend — and putting themselves at risk for a serious complication: acetaminophen-induced liver toxicity. Acetaminophen is the most commonly available ...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - January 27, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Susan Farrell, MD Tags: Back Pain Cold and Flu Drugs and Supplements Pain Management Safety Source Type: news

New strain blamed for record norovirus outbreak
The emergence of a new Australian strain of norovirus – the 'winter vomiting bug' – has featured in most newspapers today. The Daily Telegraph reports that the new strain is to blame for the record number of cases of the virus seen this winter, which it terms a 'severe norovirus season'. Experts have been quick to point out that the new strain of the virus does not cause more serious illness than any other strain. The strain is called Sydney 2012, prompting the Daily Mirror to headline its coverage ‘Down chunder’. Norovirus is contagious and its spread can be prevented by washing hands (particularly after using th...
Source: NHS News Feed - January 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medical practice QA articles Source Type: news

Risk factors for hypersomnia/narcolepsy and response to therapy in survivors of childhood brain tumors (P3.148)
Conclusions:Hypersomnia/narcolepsy prevalence of 1670/100,000 among childhood brain tumor survivors is much higher than 20–50/100,000 reported in general population. Midline tumor location and >30 gray radiation to the brain strongly correlated with hypersomnia/narcolepsy. Stimulant therapy is beneficial in this population.Disclosure: Dr. Khan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Merchant has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sadighi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Crabtree has nothing to disclose. Dr. Bello has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sykes has nothing to disclose. Dr. Lu has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zabrowski has nothing to disclo...
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Khan, R., Merchant, T., Sadighi, Z., Crabtree, V., Bello, M., Sykes, A., Lu, Z., Zabrowski, J., Simmons, A., mandrell, B. Tags: Neuro-oncology: Pediatric and Other Rare CNS Tumors Source Type: research

Mortality and comorbidities in narcolepsy - an Olmsted County, Minnesota community-based study (S14.005)
Conclusions:There was a non-significant increase in age-adjusted mortality with narcolepsy. Close attention should be given to the significantly increased comorbidities of obstructive sleep apnea, low back pain, depression, anxiety, and thyroid disease.Disclosure: Dr. Cohen has nothing to disclose. Dr. Mandrekar has nothing to disclose. Dr. St. Louis has received personal compensation for activities with Axovant, Inc. and Inspire, Inc. Dr. Silber has received royalty payments from UpToDate. Dr. Kotagal has received personal compensation for activities with INC Research. Dr. Kotagal has received royalty payments from UpToDate.
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Cohen, A., Mandrekar, J., St. Louis, E., Silber, M., Kotagal, S. Tags: Highlights in Sleep Science Source Type: research

Ebola virus threat to the UK is 'very low'
Health news has been dominated in recent days by the outbreak of the Ebola virus in west Africa, with more than 1,200 confirmed cases and 672 deaths. Cases have been confirmed in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. The World Health Organization estimates the current outbreak has a mortality rate of 56%. It is important to note there is currently no direct threat to people in the UK from the Ebola virus. Outbreaks of Ebola are nothing new, but health professionals are concerned about the size of the outbreak. The majority of cases are confined to rural areas, but there has been a reported case of a man infected with the vi...
Source: NHS News Feed - July 31, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: QA articles Source Type: news