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More Reassuring Data on 2009 H1N1 Vaccination and Guillain-Barré Syndrome(Comments Off)
June 3, 2010
New CDC data strengthen the evidence that the risk for Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) associated with the 2009 H1N1 vaccine is similar to the risk seen with seasonal flu vaccines, according to an MMWR report.
Symptom Patterns in 2009 Pandemic Influenza vs. Seasonal Influenza
A study conducted in Singapore showed significant differences between these illnesses. (more…)
Georgia Seeing Increase in H1N1 Hospitalizations
The CDC reports an increase in H1N1-related hospitalizations in Georgia and a few other southeastern states, particularly among adults with certain chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, COPD, heart disease).
A Critical Look at Flu Vaccine Studies
The vaccine can give the impression of preventing death even when no influenza is in sight. (more…)
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