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Should Kids Taking Immunosuppressant Medication Receive The H1N1 Vaccine?

Azneulfni — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have classified all children, 6-months to 24-years, one of the high risk groups for contracting the H1N1 (swine) flu, and recommend this population receive the H1N1 vaccine for immunity against the disease. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Should Kids Taking Immunosuppressant Medication Receive The H1N1 Vaccine?

Azneulfni — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0000

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P.E.I. limits suppliers of antivirals

Azneulfni — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:03:12 +0000

Only about half of P.E.I. pharmacies are carrying antiviral medications, in an effort by health officials to keep people sick with swine flu out of large crowds. (Source: CBC | Health)

N.L. sees 7 cases of swine flu in 7 days

Azneulfni — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:17:23 +0000

Seven new cases of swine flu in one week have prompted the Newfoundland and Labrador government to make its stockpile of anti-viral medication to fight H1N1 influenza available to doctors. (Source: CBC | Health)

Antiviral Medications to Prevent and Treat Pandemic Influenza

Azneulfni — Sat, 02 May 2009 02:01:51 +0000

Four different influenza antiviral medications (amantadine, rimantadine, oseltamivir, and zanamivir) are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment and/or prevention of influenza. All four usually work against influenza A viruses. However, the drugs may not always work, because influenza virus strains can become resistant to one or more of these medications. For example, the influenza A (H5N1) viruses identified in human in Asia in 2004 and 2005 have been resistant to amantadine and rimantadine. Monitoring of avian viruses for resistance to influenza antiviral medications continues.

Antiviral Drugs and Swine Influenza

Azneulfni — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:00:00 +0000

CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses. These medications must be prescribed by a health care professional.