Tag Archives: 2009 H1N1 influenza

New Flu Shot Guidelines Are Out For Children

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Walt Larimore

According to a report in HealthDay News, all children and adolescents 6 months of age and older should receive the annual trivalent influenza vaccine this flu season. The updated recommendations are from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The AAP also … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Health Scares Of The Decade

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Walt Larimore

With disagreement over baby bottle chemical (bisphenol A), what’s a parent to do? While the past decade has seen great strides in medical technology, it hasn’t seen solutions to all of our health problems. There were novel viruses that threatened to … Continue reading →

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Deaths from H1N1 vaccine = ZERO. Deaths from H1N1 illness approaching 7000.

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Walt Larimore

As of 15 November 2009, the World Health Association (WHO) is reporting that worldwide more than 206 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 6770 deaths. So, the outlandish predictions that … Continue reading →

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Does elderberry fruit extract block the influenza virus? It may!

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Walt Larimore

According to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, (an subscription-based, independent, evidence-based, and highly trustworthy website that I highly recommend), “extracts of elderberry seem to block replication of some strains of influenza virus. New research shows that it might also block H1N1 … Continue reading →

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New Swine Flu Website from the AMA looks terrific

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Walt Larimore

The American Medical Association (AMA) has just today unveiled a new Web site for patients like you who want to learn more about the 2009 H1N1 (Swine) flu and the seasonal flu. This free public health resource can help assess your … Continue reading →

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FDA urges consumers to avoid buying H1N1 treatments online

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Walt Larimore

CNN is reporting that the FDA is warning Americans to “avoid buying treatments for the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu, online.” FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said, “Products that are offered for sale online with claims to diagnose, prevent, mitigate, … Continue reading →

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Reason Three to Get the Swine Flu Vaccine – Previously healthy people are almost as likely to die from Swine flu

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Walt Larimore

As I recommend the Swine flu vaccine in the office, most healthy adults tell me, “I’ve never had the flu, I have no medical problems, so why should I take it?” The reason was just revealed yesterday when the CDC … Continue reading →

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Parents, if you don’t immunize your child to Swine flu, you need to know this

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Walt Larimore

Parents who are choosing not to have their child immunized for Swine flu (and, unfortunately, that may be the majority of parents), are being urged to watch for these flu warning signs in their children.

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Reason Two to Get the Swine Flu Vaccine – It Will Prevent Death

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Walt Larimore

The good news about the Swine flu (2009 H1N1) epidemic is that, so far, it’s been very mild. Most of the patients I’m seeing in the office with Swine flu are no sicker than they would be with the seasonal … Continue reading →

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Reason One to Get the Swine Flu Vaccine – It’s Safe and Effective

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Walt Larimore

Up to 1/3 of Americans who are asked say that they believe the Swine flu vaccine is not safe and/or it has not been tested enough. Nothing could be further from the truth.

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Surgical masks may be as good as respirators for protecting against the flu

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Walt Larimore

In an earlier blog, I told you about studies indicating that the only facial apparatus that is likely to protect you from the flu virus is what they call a “respirator.” This refers to an N95 or higher filtering facepiece … Continue reading →

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Are you sick and worried you have the H1N1 (Swine) Flu? This blog may save you a doctor’s visit.

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Walt Larimore

During flu season this year, you might have to wait a long time in a crowded waiting room before you can see your doctor or be seen in an Emergency Room. Some people with the flu need to be seen … Continue reading →

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After a tragic loss, family steps up in swine flu vaccine trials

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Walt Larimore

News reports tell us about the fact that many parents are feeling cautious about the Swine flu (2009 H1N1 flu) vaccine. Here’s a tragic story about a family who chose not to immunize their children against the flu and their … Continue reading →

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What do I do if I think I have the 2009 H1N1 Swine flu?

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Walt Larimore

I’ve blogged before about “How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu (or Swine or H1N1 influenza).” What used to be called the “Novel H1N1 flu,” or the “Swine Fly,” is now officially called the 2009 H1N1 flu. But, … Continue reading →

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Experts recommend N95 masks over surgical masks to stop spread of H1N1

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Walt Larimore

In an earlier blog, I told you that the only facial apparatus that is likely to protect you from the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus is what they call a “respirator,” which refers to an N95 or higher filtering facepiece respirator … Continue reading →

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Is the 2009 H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Safe? An Update

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Walt Larimore

I’m getting tons of emails and questions at the practice about the safety of the Swine flu vaccine (the Swine flu is now officially called the “2009 H1N1 influenza). Will it be safe? Will it cause cancer? Will it contain … Continue reading →

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