H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Follow-up: Our Reader Writes…

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA — Ms. Parker writes: “Thank you again for your answers, you have been so very helpful in my decision to get vaccinated against swine flu. I am proud to say I received the vaccine a few days ago and everything was absolutely fine, I had no side effects at all. I am otherwise very healthy other than asthma but being vaccinated has given me peace of mind and will…

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Google Helps You Find Locations for H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine and Seasonal Flu Shot

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA After you had the tough task of searching for health information on the H1N1 swine flu vaccine from various media outlets; you’ve now determined that you would like to receive the H1N1 vaccine, but where do you go to get the H1N1 swine flu vaccine? Thanks to Mashable, (the world’s largest leading blog focused exclusively on Web 2.0 and Social Media news) for sharing information on how Google has…

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H1N1 Flu Vaccine Questions and Concerns Continue on Thimerosal and Pregnancy

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Information on the H1N1 swine flu vaccine continues to mount, and questions linger. In a recent post, H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Fears Addressed – Single vs. Multi-Dose, Adjuvants, Thimerosal and More, Bruce B. Dan, MD, a specialist in infectious diseases, answered a series of questions related to the H1N1 flu vaccine. Our readers have a couple additional questions and our expert, Dr. Bruce B. Dan answers them to help…

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