Flu season rises as vaccines aid prevention in infectious period
A retiree from Westminster Calif and a resident of Anaheim Calif describe getting flu shots. Health officials, including the CDC, explain flu season runs November to March or April and that vaccines defend against multiple strains. The article outlines who should get vaccinated, where to obtain shots, how strains are chosen, and cautions about timing and illness severity.
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Juan Sanchez
Westminster
Calif
Sanchez
Charlene Krieg
Anaheim
Krieg
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention Cdc
United States
CDC
Beijing
Sydney
Yamanashi
FDA
New Anti-Influenza Drugs Highlight Frontline Treatments
The article explains new and existing influenza therapies including Relenza zanamivir approved by the FDA for influenza A and B in adults 12 and older with inhaled Diskhaler dosing. It notes Tamiflu oseltamivir under FDA review and FluMist nasal vaccine potential approval, alongside older medications Symmetrel Symadine and Flumadine rimantadine, and stresses vaccines remain essential.
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Food and Drug Administration
Aviron
Mountain View
Calif
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