Disease and Cold & Flu:

... infection. RESOURCES: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease http://www3.niaid.nih.gov World ...

... for complications from the flu such as heart disease or diabetes . The American Academy of Family Physicians recently ... the flu get an annual vaccination. The Centers for Disease Control recommends flu shots for anyone who wants to reduce their ...

... Germs are a fact of life and catching an infectious disease like a cold may seem inevitable. But there are simple ways to protect yourself against the spread of disease. Handwashing, keeping up with immunizations, practicing safe sex ...

... flu-related complications, and about 36,000 die from the disease. Symptoms include: Fever and chills Severe muscle ... focus in preventing and controlling further spread of the disease. In addition, the use of antiviral medications (eg, oseltamivir, ...

... affect production. On October 5, 2004, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was notified by Chiron Corporation that ... people with asthma or chronic lung disease, or for children under age seven. Like any prescription drug, you’ll ...

... shot is at the top of the list. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this year recommends that youngsters get flu ...

... said Dr. Julie Gerberding, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "People should start getting ...

... People with moderate to severe pulmonary or cardiac disease, such as asthma , chronic bronchitis, emphysema, angina, and ... an analgesic: Alcohol abuse Kidney or liver disease Peptic ulcer Phenylketonuria (PKU) Severe ...

... from influenza, including: Chronic heart or lung disease, including asthma Diabetes Kidney failure ... six months old can receive a flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccinating children ages 6-23 ...