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Who produces the flu vaccine for the United States?
Influenza vaccine for the United States is produced by a number of different vaccine... Full Answer12/31/1969
How much vaccine will be available for the 2012-2013 flu season?
For the 2012-2013 flu season, manufacturers have projected that they will produce 135 million... Full Answer12/31/1969
What kind of vaccines will be available for the 2012-2013 flu season?
A number of different manufacturers produce trivalent (three component) influenza vaccines for... Full Answer12/31/1969
When will the 2012-2013 flu season be at its peak?
The timing of flu is very unpredictable and can vary from season to season. Flu activity most... Full Answer12/31/1969
What makes flu season difficult to predict?
Flu seasons are unpredictable in a number of ways. Although epidemics of flu happen every year,... Full Answer12/31/1969
What medications help treat influenza (seasonal flu)?
If you get sick, there are drugs that can treat flu illness. They are called antiviral drugs,... Full Answer12/31/1969
Where can I get a flu vaccine?
Flu vaccines are offered in many locations, including doctor’s offices, clinics, health... Full Answer12/31/1969
Who should get the flu shot?
Everyone who is at least 6 months of age should get a flu vaccine. It’s especially... Full Answer12/31/1969
What should I do to prepare for flu season?
CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year. Getting a flu... Full Answer12/31/1969
Do graphic stop-smoking commercials work?
Hard-hitting media campaigns have been proven to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can secondhand smoke trigger an asthma attack?
Secondhand smoke is a mixture of gases and fine particles that includes: Smoke from a burning... Full Answer12/31/1969
Does secondhand smoke increase the risk of heart disease and stroke?
Exposure to secondhand smoke has immediate adverse effects on the cardiovascular system and can... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the link between heart disease, stroke and smoking?
Smoking causes coronary heart disease, accounting for one of every six deaths. Cigarette smokers... Full Answer12/31/1969
What types of cancer are caused by cigarette smoking?
The 1982, the U.S. Surgeon General’s report, entitled The Health Consequences of Smoking:... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is smoking related to Buerger’s disease?
Almost everyone diagnosed with Buerger's disease smokes cigarettes or uses other forms of... Full Answer12/31/1969
