Loading ...Update on the H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): What Do You Need to Know?
Two major updates in the news recently.
1.The CDC is encouraging people to get the seasonal flu vaccine along with the novel H1N1 vaccine. They are meant to be used together – the regular flu vaccine isn’t going to protect you against H1N1 and vice versa. The CDC site states the novel H1N1 vaccine is still in production and may not be available in the fall to everyone. Most likely specific groups recommended to receive the novel H1N1 vaccine – pregnant women, young children (for full list click here) will be first to get the novel H1N1 vaccine.
2. A recent Hong Kong Study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, gave advice that was to “help reduce the transmission of influenza within the household if the measures are implemented in good time.” So, frequent hand washing and the use of face masks, if used early (within 36 hours of earliest symptoms), can reduce transmission of the illness. Using one or the other is not as effective, they must be used together.
No need to panic. Just be safe and aware.
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