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British medical journal questions efficacy of Tamiflu for swine flu — or any flu
Booster ShotsA major controversy about the efficacy of the antiviral agent Tamiflu in treating influenza has erupted in the online version of BMJ, formerly known as the British Medical Journal. A team from the prestigious Cochrane Review says that its analysis...... -
Brits say swine flu is mild, corroborating other reports
Booster ShotsBritish health officials have confirmed earlier reports that the pandemic H1N1 influenza is milder than experts had originally feared. In a report published online in the BMJ, formerly the British Medical Journal, England's chief medical officer and his... -
Swine Flu Poses Holiday Puzzle
ATLANTA -- Health officials say swine flu cases appear to be declining throughout most of the U.S., but the specter of Thanksgiving gatherings makes it hard to predict what will happen next. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Health Organizations, Swine Flu, China, Duke University
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Tamiflu Shortage
Medical ReporterFor more information about fraudulent Tamiflu web sites, visit www.fda.gov. Tamiflu ... it works, when it's available. In some areas supply cannot keep up with demand ... forcing pharamcists to go old school. The manufacturers make it in two forms....Tags: Swine Flu, Adults, Flu
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Busting Health Product Myths
Chicago Tribune Staff WritersAn ounce of prevention ... often adds up to a pound of malarkey. Whether it's a tablet to take with alcohol to prevent a beer belly, or a chocolaty, sweetened breakfast cereal that's fortified to "support" your child's immune system, experts say most...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Swine Flu, Menopause, Hormones and Metabolism, Julie Deardorff
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Congressman Takes on the Sale of Counterfeit Medications
If you're looking to protect yourself against the swine flu virus and your neighborhood drug store is out of Tamiflu or whatever remedy you're looking for, don't be so quick to turn to the internet.
"This is a very bad idea," said Congressman Steve...Tags: WPIX, Prescription Drugs, Drugs and Medicines, Flu, Companies and Corporations
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The Flu Shot: The Pros and Cons
The Flu Shot: The Pros and Cons Pros: Supporters say that flu shots can greatly lower your chance of getting the flu. The main goal of the influenza vaccine is not to prevent the flu, but to prevent the complications of the flu. If the strains in the...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Allergies, Viral Diseases and Infections, Preventative Medicine, Drugs and Medicines
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Beware of Online Swine Flu Cures
Staff WriterAn ultraviolet light that its sellers promise will "destroy swine flu virus." A dietary supplement claiming to be "more effective than the swine flu shot." Pills, hand sanitizers and air filters galore. These products were among the hundreds of swine flu...Tags: Swine Flu, Drugs and Medicines, Dietary Supplements
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Swine Flu - What You Need to Know
Healthkey.comInformation is the best prevention. As the government scrambles to provide vaccine for Swine Flu and contain the spread of the disease, perhaps the best tool available for you is the right information. What is Swine Flu and how is it different from...Tags: Mexico, Diseases and Illnesses, Family, Swine Flu, Viral Diseases and Infections
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