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Flu is caused by a virus known as influenza and is a common respiratory disease. It is typically caused from the month of October to May. Some of the common symptoms include fatigue, runny nose, fever, cough, muscle ache, sore throat, body ache, etc.
The flu vaccination helps to protect from influenza. The effect generally lasts for a year. It is recommended that an individual takes this vaccination once in a year since the strain of the virus keeps changing every year. Flu vaccine com...more
The flu vaccination helps to protect from influenza. The effect generally lasts for a year. It is recommended that an individual takes this vaccination once in a year since the strain of the virus keeps changing every year. Flu vaccine com...more
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During pregnancy, flu (influenza) can impose serious health implications for both the mother and the child. Due to pregnancy, the risk of developing complications like pneumonia are very high, which can pose as a problem during childbirth. Miscarriage, low birth weight, premature birth are some of the major issues, which might develop if the mother has suffered from flu during her pregnancy. Although flu vaccination during pregnancy has certain risks, it has been observed that in most cases the ...more
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During pregnancy, flu (influenza) can impose serious health implications for both the mother and the child. Due to pregnancy, the risk of developing complications like pneumonia are very high, which can pose as a problem during childbirth. Miscarriage, low birth weight, premature birth are some of the major issues, which might develop if the mother has suffered from flu during her pregnancy. Although flu vaccination during pregnancy has certain risks, it has been observed that in most cases the ...more
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Immunotherapy which is also known as allergy shots is a type of treatment which has long-term benefits. Immunotherapy helps in reducing the chance of different kinds of allergic issues to develop later in life. The chance of having allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, stinging insect allergy and even conjunctivitis are all diminished with the help of these allergy shots. Allergy shots help your body become immune to different allergens which can later trigger an allergic reaction. Any individual,...more
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Chicken pox highly contagious disease and affected by any contact or cogh sneezingvetc and particularly to a infant baby you have to weight till the infections bstagebiscover you may consult a child specialist to this effect.
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If anyone is vaccinated against hepb as per the schedule than he is free from getting the disease in the future.
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Dear lybrateuser,
-It is ok to take flu shot vaccine to prevent flu
-also you should build your immunity by having a well balanced, nutritious diet including more of fruits & vegetables including green leafy & seasonal ones, also have a teaspoon of honey & a glass of milk with half teaspoon of turmeric mixed in it at least twice a day
-also do regular exercise & yoga , deep breathing which is good for your problem
-can take tab levocetirizine, 5mg, 1 tab in the evening when chang...more
-It is ok to take flu shot vaccine to prevent flu
-also you should build your immunity by having a well balanced, nutritious diet including more of fruits & vegetables including green leafy & seasonal ones, also have a teaspoon of honey & a glass of milk with half teaspoon of turmeric mixed in it at least twice a day
-also do regular exercise & yoga , deep breathing which is good for your problem
-can take tab levocetirizine, 5mg, 1 tab in the evening when chang...more
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The vaccine is given generally to less than 2 years old child and adults more than 65 years old. It is not required for others unless some chronic disease occurs.
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