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Single dose of H1N1 vaccine enough for kids: WHO

One dose of swine flu vaccine appears to be enough for children, and pregnant women should feel free to use vaccine containing adjuvant, an expert vaccine committee that advises the World Health Organization reported Friday. (Source: CTV Health)

Risk Of Serious Flu-related Sickness Far Outpaces Risk Of Injectable Vaccine In Pregnant Women

Pregnant women who catch the flu are at serious risk for flu-related complications, including death, and that risk far outweighs the risk of possible side effects from injectable vaccines containing killed virus, according to an extensive review of published research and data from previous flu seasons. The review, a collaboration among scientists from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Emory University and Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and published online Oct. (Source: Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today)

Swine flu vaccine shots eliminate wrinkles, bad breath and varicose veins, too (opinion)

(NaturalNews) The propaganda push for flu vaccines has reached a level of absurdity that's just begging to be made fun of. Today, a flu vaccine story appearing in Reuters claimed that injecting pregnant women with flu shots would increase the birth weight of their babies by half a pound. That same story claimed flu shots are so healthy for pregnant women that they also prevent premature births.It even quotes a team of experts who claim that injecting an expectant mother with a flu shot would reduce the hospitalization of her infants, explaining: "Flu vaccine given to women during pregnancy is 85 percent effective in preventing hospitalization in their infants under 6 months of age."This conclusion was derived from a study of pregnant women in Bangladesh, by the way, and it didn't even use ...

Paper round: Friday

Swine flu rise in Scotland, cause of death often linked to career, and moreRelated items from OnMedicaPoliticians in Northern Ireland invited to visit local GP surgeryMassive rise in hospital admissions for obesity Alcohol and cigarettes more dangerous than some illegal drugs Lying down improves chance of pregnancyAlmost one in five pregnant smokers missed each year (Source: OnMedica Latest News)

Want the Swine Flu Vaccine? Just Cut the Line in Front of a Pregnant Person

Worried officials fear the non-eligible may game the system for scarce vaccine. (Source: ABC News: Health)

TMA “Flu Fighters” Recommend H1N1 Vaccine For Pregnant Women

Texas Medical Association (TMA) "Flu Fighter" physician leaders have a message for patients, especially women who are pregnant: Get your H1N1 shot as soon as possible - the vaccine is safe and can protect you from getting sick. (Source: Pregnancy News From Medical News Today)

Flu Vaccine Requirement for Health Workers Is Lifted

The Paterson administration, citing a vaccine shortage, said children and pregnant women should get shots first. (Source: NYT > Health)

Amid problems, U.S. scrambles to parcel out H1N1 vaccine

The federal government's unprecedented campaign to protect the nation against the swine flu pandemic has gotten off to a sputtering start, frustrating parents, pregnant women and others anxious to get immunized against the new virus. (Source: Wash Post Health)

Experts back call for pregnant women to get flu vaccine

The organization representing Canada's obstetricians and gynecologists is adding its voice to the call for pregnant women to get vaccinated against swine flu. (Source: CTV Health)