Medication
This medication belongs to a group of medications known as vaccines. It is used to prevent influenza (the flu). Influenza is a common viral illness caused by 2 types of virus: influenza A and influenza B. Each year, different strains (new, slightly different versio...
Medication
This medication belongs to a group of medications known as vaccines. It is used to prevent influenza (the flu). Influenza is a common viral illness caused by 2 types of virus: influenza A and influenza B. Each year, different strains (new, slightly different versio...
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Will you be traveling abroad? As you roam the globe, there are a few measures you can take to reduce the risk of an avian flu infection.
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Planning to fly during the flu season? As you prepare for your trip, take a few precautions to prevent infections while travelling by air.

CHF

Condition
Congestive heart failure (CHF) occurs when the heart isn't able to pump blood normally. As a result, there is not enough blood flow to provide the body's organs with oxygen and nutrients. Although it is often used interchangeably with the term "heart failure" (or "HF"), CHF ...
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Both influenza and the common cold are viral respiratory infections, but they have some important differences.
Medication
Oseltamivir belongs to the family of medications called antivirals. It is used to treat the influenza viruses that cause the flu. It works by inhibiting an enzyme the flu virus needs to spread through your body. If it is used within 2 days of the start of flu symptoms, oseltamivir can reduce the tim...
Medication
Influenza vaccine (intranasal spray) belongs to the class of medications called vaccine. It is used to prevent influenza (the flu) for people 2 to 59 years of age. Influenza is a common viral illness caused by 2 types of virus: influenza A and influenza B.Each year, different strains (new, slightly ...
Medication
Influenza vaccine (intranasal spray) belongs to the class of medications called vaccine. It is used to prevent influenza (the flu) for people 2 to 59 years of age. Influenza is a common viral illness caused by 2 types of virus: influenza A and influenza B.Each year, different strains (new, slightly ...
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Here is what we know so far about the timing of your influenza and COVID-19 vaccines.