Vaccine, Flu
http://healthlibrary.brighamandwomens.org/Search/85,P00625
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flu_vaccine
Pneumonia vaccine may help limit swine flu deaths
Most of the serious consequences linked to the virus are the result of pneumonia, and an underused vaccine called Pneumovax can prevent, or at least limit, such complications in many patients. The vaccine, made by Merck & Co., stimulates the body’s ability to neutralize the bacteria responsible for many cases of pneumonia, and it has the potential to prevent an estimated one-third of pneumonia deaths linked to swine flu.
http://articles.latimes.com/2009/aug/04/science/sci-pneumonia4
Tests Show More Swine Flu Immunity in Older Folks
Tests Show More Swine Flu Immunity in Older Folks: New test results show what scientists have suspected — people in their 60′s and older have signs of greater immunity to the new swine flu virus.
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Tests Show More Swine Flu Immunity in Older Folks
New test results show what scientists have suspected — people in their 60′s and older have signs of greater immunity to the new swine flu virus.
How Can Pneumonia Be Prevented?
Vaccines are available to prevent pneumococcal pneumonia and the flu. Vaccines can’t prevent all cases of infection. However, compared to people who don’t get vaccinated, those who do and still get pneumonia tend to have:
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7/5/09 Tests Show More Swine Flu Immunity in Older Folks: 25 Cancer Symptoms Men Are Likely to Ignore
Tests Show More Swine Flu Immunity in Older Folks: New test results show what scientists have suspected — people in their 60′s and older have signs of greater immunity to the new swine flu virus. 25 Cancer Symptoms Men Are Likely to Ignore: Annual checkups and tests such as colonoscopies and PSA assays are important, but it’s not a good idea to rely on tests alone to protect you from cancer. It’s just as important to listen to your body and notice anything that’s different, odd, or unexplainable
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