Since flu vaccines are created using chicken eggs, does that mean you and your family are at risk for salmonella poisoning if you get the flu vaccine this year? According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and vaccine manufacturers the answer is no. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘flu’
Salmonella Poisoning from Flu Vaccine?
Monday, September 6th, 2010Pain-free Vaccines On The Way?
Monday, July 19th, 2010Are you tired of the tears in the pediatricians’ office when it comes time to vaccines? Good news is on the horizon! (more…)
Update: Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010I know that it is hard to think about flu season when it is officially summer and consequently HOT all over the country. Be that as it may, the CDC and ACIP just released the guidelines for the seasonal flu vaccine for 2010. (more…)
Weekly Family Health Headlines
Sunday, April 4th, 2010Keeping you informed of the latest children’s health news. This week’s topic: H1N1 cases on the rise in several states.
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Thimerosal In Flu Vaccines
Monday, March 29th, 2010I received an email from a reader who “had a problem with my statement about vaccines being thimerosal free”. Since 2001 all vaccines given to children under the age of 6 are thimerosal free, with the exception of the influenza vaccine. (more…)
Is It A Viral Sore Throat Or Strep Throat?
Saturday, February 13th, 2010
It only takes the winter season to usher in an array of illnesses in the pediatrician’s office. (more…)
Seasonal & H1N1 Flu News
Sunday, January 17th, 2010Listen to the Podcast
Dr. Sue updates you on the latest seasonal and H1N1 flu news
National Flu Immunization Week
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010This week is National Influenza Immunization week, so I thought it would be a good time to remind everyone about the need to continue to get vaccinated for both seasonal and H1N1 flu. (more…)
Cold & Flu Advice
Sunday, December 20th, 2009Listen to the Podcast
Dr. Sue answers debunks some of the common myths surrounding colds and flu
Latest Flu News
Friday, December 18th, 2009It seems like a while since I have discussed one of the favorite topics this fall, swine flu (novel H1N1). Now that there is less swine flu in the U.S., actually less than 14 states are reporting widespread flu (the latest update will be released today), there is less hysteria and at the same time less concern for prevention. (more…)
