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Have the seasonal flu and the swine flu shots been proven to reduce infections?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes, to reduce the number of infections in a community where the flu is spreading, the best way is with immunity obtained from a vaccination. The US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved four vaccines for use and these are now being distributed in early October 2009. Clinical trials have proven them to be both safe and effective.
The US Department of Health and Human Services contracts with manufacturers to create the seasonal flu each year. The same five manufacturers have been licensed by HHS to make these types of vaccines since 2004. They are monitored and have requirements by both the contract with HHS and from the FDA on what proof of safety and efficacy must be provided before the approval of the vaccine for use was given.
The new vaccine has undergone even more testing than is typical with the seasonal flu vaccines and has shown in clinical human trials that it is so effective that probably a single injection is all that will be required, initial thoughts were that it might take two shots in a three week period to be effective.
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Do you have seasonal flu shots available If you do, how much do you charge?
Sometimes you can get seasonal flu shots for free. Lots of churches will have days when you can get them free.
What says the H1N1 vaccine won't cause major health problems for those who get the shots now 5 years down the road?
The A-H1N1/09 vaccine is made the exact same way as seasonal flu shots have been made for decades. Safety monitoring of those vaccines have proven them to be safe with very low adverse effects over a long period of use. There is no reason to expect that by merely using a different strain of virus in the vaccine the long term effects would be any different. That has not been the case when the strains used in the seasonal flu shots are changed each year. The human trials prior to the approval of the H1N1 vaccines proved them as safe and effective as regular seasonal flu shots. The risk of the flu is greater than any risk posed short term or long term by the vaccines to protect against it.
Is it safe to get both the seasonal flu shot and the H1N1-09 virus flu shot?
Yes. In fact, now the seasonal flu shots are combined with the H1N1 Virus flu shot, so you don't have to get two.
How many shots are you allowed over par on each hole?
As many as it takes to get the ball in the hole. Shots over par will reduce your score though.
Do pharmacist give shots?
The laws vary by state but some pharmacists can become certified to give immunizations (seasonal flu, H1N1, varicella, etc.)
Why should we not leave a dog of its lead?
the dog can run away and then if you find it it will have infections so you will probably have to put shots on it again and that cost money.
Why would you use a golf club with a 4 degree closed face?
For punch shots and/or shots that you want to run awhile. A club with a closed face helps reduce the effects of a slice swing.
What to do if you hate shots?
If we are talking about inejections; the best way to reduce the pain/fear, is by closing your eyes and thinking of something you enjoy.
If you dont get the Swine Flu shot will you die?
You could, especially if you are among the high risk groups. See the related questions below for more information on the high risk groups such as those with pregnancy, asthma, etc. The death rate from the pandemic swine flu is lower than that of the seasonal flu, but younger and healthier people are having severe complications in some cases. The flu shots are proven safe and effective from years of use for seasonal flu shots (the only difference is the virus strain that is put in them, all other ingredients are the same). The flu shot can protect you for life if you have a healthy immune system. Better safe than sorry, the risks of the disease are greater than the risks of the vaccination.
Are Swine Flu shots really necessary?
The swine flu vaccine will be included in the seasonal flu shot in the US flu season of 2010-2011, so a separate shot won't be necessary this year. They are highly recommended by medical professionals. They are proven safe and effective over decades of use with very very low adverse incidents. Most RNs and doctors take them and get them for their families, too.
Where do you get the best head shots?
As long as you do research to find a professional photographer that specializes in headshots who is located in your city/state and has a proven portfolio of work, you will get good pictures.
Where do I go to get a flu shot?
Drugstores such as Walgreens offer cheap flu shots. Be aware that there are many types of influenza and no vaccine has been proven to be effective against them all.
