... right mix, sometimes not. Last flu season some flu cases did not 'optimally' match ... said. 'This year's flu vaccine is kind of what the flu looked like a year ago in China ... a year. This month kicks off flu season, which runs through March. To keep the flu from kicking you into bed, remember ...'t know is how dangerous the flu is,' Petitte said. The flu is the most frequent cause of death... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfoct08/nf100408-1.htm
... of page. VA TO OFFER H1N1 FLU VACCINE TO VETERANS VA expects to administer 3 million doses of H1N1 flu vaccine to veterans and VA staff. ... VA facilities regarding availability of the H1N1 flu (swine flu) vaccine. Some facilities told us ... 3 million Veterans and VA staff seasonal flu vaccine and is preparing to give H1N1 flu vaccine to a similar number of Veterans .... The page also has tips about flu prevention. And, many VA hospitals have a "flu line" you can call into for... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfoct09/nf100809-1.htm
... A influenza viruses. Outbreaks of swine flu happen regularly in pigs. People do ...gov/swineflu . VA Information on Flu and Preventing Transmission of Infection Seasonal flu information http://www.publichealth.va.gov/flu/index.asp Brochures on flu and flu prevention http://www.publichealth.va.gov/flu/materials/brochures.asp Patient and Other Educational Material on Flu http://www.pandemicflu... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfapr09/nf042909-4.htm
... us a lot of information about the flu, how it spreads, and how we can prevent it. The flu is a very contagious respiratory illness. The flu virus causes fever, chills, cough ... U.S. population gets the flu, more more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications, and about 36,000 people die from flu. Flu viruses spread mainly from person to person ... household are at risk for having serious flu-related complications. Flu shots are... http://www.vawatchdog.org/old newsflashes OCT 06/newsflash10-26-2006-4.htm
... will be offering the H1N1 (Swine Flu) vaccine. At this time there ...-- Defense Department to Start H1N1 Flu Vaccinations By Jim Garamone American Forces Press ... personnel will be vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus, and the vaccine will be ... The department will use the usual seasonal flu vaccine distribution chain for the H1N1, ..., the process for vaccinating against seasonal flu is old hat for the Defense Department ... the end of the month. Seasonal flu vaccine already is available, and the ... said. The symptoms of the H1N1 flu are almost the same as the seasonal flu: fever, sore throat, runny... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfsep09/nf090809-6.htm
6. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 10-05-2007 #3 -- VA RESEARCH FINDS FLU SHOTS HELP ELDERLY -- The analysis shows considerably lower hospitalization and death rates in those 65 and up. Other research had showed no clear benefit.nf100507-3.htm
... #3 -- VA RESEARCH FINDS FLU SHOTS HELP ELDERLY -- The analysis ... Bookmark Printer Friendly Page VA RESEARCH FINDS FLU SHOTS HELP ELDERLY -- The analysis ... For more information on veterans and the flu, use the VA Watchdog search engine ...ses search.php?q=flu&op=and Story here. ...------- Flu shots help elderly, study finds The ... an analysis that rebuts the notion that flu shots are of no benefit to people ... in the elderly. Even though a flu shot is one of the simplest healthcare ... decade's worth of data that flu vaccinations decreased hospitalizations for pneumonia by 27... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfOCT07/nf100507-3.htm
...----- Comment at bottom of page. H1N1 FLU VACCINE NOW AT SOME VA FACILITIES Veterans should ask their Primary ...---------- The H1N1 flu vaccine is now available at some VA facilities. But, ... on H1N1 here ... http://www.flu.gov/ -------- ... veterans' benefits, VA, Department of Veterans' Affairs, flu vaccine, H1N1 -------- ...', you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. H1N1 FLU VACCINE NOW AT SOME VA FACILITIES --Veterans should ask... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf120309-3.htm
... the world, preparing for a swine flu pandemic, the VA could play a ... Has Shown to Be Effective Against Swine Flu By JOHN HENDREN The Obama administration was ... in response to the quickly escalating swine flu outbreak, with the declaration of a ... national public health emergency, with swine flu now confirmed in at least 20 cases ... least initially to be effective against the flu virus. The Pentagon has readied 7 ..., that the spread of the swine flu, which has been shown to move ... be limited, particularly since the regular flu season is already winding down. Nevertheless ... the copyright owner. pandemic,swine flu,NDMS,National Disaster Medical System... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfapr09/nf042709-3.htm
9. VA Watchdog dot Org - Department of Veterans' Affairs Press Release - 10-25-2007 #1vap102507-1.htm
.... Social Bookmarking VA Takes Aim at Flu October 25, 2007 Vaccination Easy Way ... care service is ensuring veterans get their flu shots. Veterans should discuss flu vaccinations with their primary health care provider. Physicians recommend flu vaccinations for pregnant women, people with ... those at high risk for complications from flu. Article continues below: MONEY TALKS ..., a nationally recognized expert on the flu and chief of medicine at the Minneapolis ... in deaths and sickness after getting a flu shot. Vaccination reduced hospitalizations for pneumonia ... deaths. In addition to information about flu vaccines available in VA s medical centers... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/vap07/vap102507-1.htm
... VA TO PLAY MAJOR ROLE IF BIRD FLU EPIDEMIC STRIKES -- DOCTORS AND NURSES ... VA PARKING LOTS TO SCREEN FOR BIRD FLU SYMPTOMS This is an excellent use of ... will play if we have a Bird Flu epidemic. Story here... ...- U.S. Plan For Flu Pandemic Revealed Multi-Agency Proposal Awaits ... is a far greater threat than annual flu because everyone is susceptible, and it ... develop a vaccine. The 1918 pandemic flu, the worst of the 20th century ... in decades -- the H5N1 avian flu. It has primarily struck birds, ... the busier hubs -- probably where flu had not yet struck. Retired federal... http://www.vawatchdog.org/old newsflashes APR 06/newsflash04-17-2006-1.htm
