According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website, five manufacturers are licensed to produce injectible vaccine (flu shot). Each is marketed under a different brand name with slightly different indications. Although common allergy...
The flu, or influenza, is a virus that affects the mucous membranes of your respiratory system. This includes your nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lunges. According to the Mayo Clinic, the symptoms of the flu can be mild to severe and can...
The flu vaccine is available as an intramuscular injection (flu shot) or a powder for oral inhalation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges all Americans to get vaccinated as the first step toward protecting themselves from...
The flu is a contagious respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. Each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu affects 5 to 20 percent of Americans and causes over 200,000 hospitalizations and 12,000...
