New data shows that people considered to be in high risk groups for the flu aren’t getting the necessary flu vaccine to help prevent sickness.
The Department of Health released figures that show that only 55% of people over the age of 65, and just 14% of pregnant women, have come forward for a flu vaccination to protect against the various strains of influenza including swine flu.
New study suggests that pregnant mothers are more at risk of losing their babies if they have been infected with swine flu.
According to a report by the BBC, the NHS has ordered two million additional flu vaccines to prevent potential shortages like last year.
You may be thinking that the lack of talk about swine flu in the media means it is no longer a problem, but this is not the case. Swine is still a global danger, if not as potent as it was during the initial pandemic in 2009. Whatever the threat, it pays to be prepared to ensure that you do not become its next victim.
Winter is fast approaching and we all know what that means: flu. The influenza virus spreads fast and comes in many changing forms. If you don’t follow steps to ensure that you and your family are protected, you could end up in bed for weeks or, in more serious cases, hospital.
The veterinary officials announced that a mutant vaccine-resistant strain of the bird flu has been reported China and Vietnam, although it doesn’t pose a significant risk to public health.
A recent study conducted by Australian researchers provide evidence that men are more at risk of catching colds and influenza.
Researchers at Edinburgh University have found that 44% of the 1,600 Britons whose blood they tested after the outbreak had the virus.
A new study, published by the journal Nature Immunology, has discovered a biological pathway that helps to explain why influenza can bring on asthma attacks in children with the condition.
Great Britain has been going through what commentators have called “the worst flu outbreak for decade.” There have been 112 deaths including many resulting from swine flu (H1N1). Hospitals have become full of flu patients. Vaccine supplies have run low in some parts of the country.
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