http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. (HealthDay)—All pregnant women should be vaccinated against pertussis, also known as whooping cough, preferably in their last trimester, a panel of U.S. advisers recommended Wednesday. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-cdc-panel-pregnant-women-whooping.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:09:26 EST news270317352 New data being presented at IDWeek 2012 shows the fatal risk that influenza poses even for children without underlying health conditions and the effectiveness of school-based vaccination programs in protecting student populations. Together, these findings support the crucial public health message that families should take the flu virus seriously every year. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-pediatric-flu-deadly-danger-benefits.html Pediatrics Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:00:02 EST news269868850 (Medical Xpress)—With cold and flu season upon us, many companies have geared up for what is predicted to be a busy flu season producing 150 million doses of the influenza vaccine, up 17 million from last year. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-common-myths-flu-vaccine.html Medications Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:10:54 EST news269028646 Fast-growing retail medical clinics are attracting more older patients and delivering more preventive care, particularly flu shots and other vaccinations, according to a new study from the RAND Corporation. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-retail-medical-clinics.html Health Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:03:40 EST news264348213 (Medical Xpress) -- A vaccine strategy that protects against all strains of seasonal influenza and avoids the need for annual vaccination is the ultimate goal of a research collaboration between the University of Pittsburgh and vaccine-maker Sanofi Pasteur. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-pitt-scientists-universal-flu-vaccine.html Medications Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:29:22 EST news262355339 Getting a flu shot during pregnancy provides unanticipated benefits to the baby, according to the authors of a large population-based study examining the issue. Specifically, the study showed that H1N1 vaccination during the pandemic was associated with a significantly reduced risk of stillbirth, preterm birth and extremely small babies at birth. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-flu-shot-pregnancy-unexpected-benefits.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 22 May 2012 09:53:10 EST news256899177 The US Senate on Thursday rejected an attempt to exempt employers who cite moral objections to birth control measures from having to follow new health insurance rules proposed by President Barack Obama. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-senate-birth-amendment.html Health Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:24:11 EST news249837842 It's flu season. You know this because you hear it on television and read about it in newspapers, so you get flu shots and generally avoid crowds. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-epidemics-locally-important-globally.html Health Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:47:02 EST news248690803 Only about one in five young adults in their late 30s received a flu shot during the 2009-2010 swine flu epidemic, according to a University of Michigan report that details the behavior and attitudes of Generation X. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-01-young-adults-influenza.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:06:01 EST news246596753 The public health message about getting a flu shot is drilled into us at this point, and this far into the season, everyone should have already have fulfilled their duty and received one. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-01-beware-germs-lurking-desk.html Health Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:43:59 EST news245069006 (AP) -- Bill Dunphy thought his colonoscopy would be free. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-12-free.html Health Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:01:03 EST news244274457 (Medical Xpress) -- The flu shot, typically the first line of defense against seasonal influenza, could better treat the U.S. population, thanks to University of Pittsburgh researchers.  http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-12-flu-shots.html Health Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:30:01 EST news243760583 (Medical Xpress) -- Flu season is upon us, which means one thing – flu shots. And if your fear of needles is keeping you away from immunizations, a BYU study may ease your pain. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-12-byu-student-flu-shots.html Health Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:52:47 EST news243589945 Amanda Kanowitz was a healthy 4-year-old when she got the flu. Her first symptoms-cough, low fever, vomiting - seemed like signs of any common childhood bug, and the doctor suggested fluids and rest. Three days later, her parents found her lifeless in her bed. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-facts-flu-fiction.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:20:01 EST news239370795 People carrying extra pounds may need extra protection from influenza. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-10-obesity-limits-effectiveness-flu-vaccines.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:57:44 EST news238744651 It’s a common question parents ask themselves this time of year: Does my child really need a flu shot? Though the flu may seem harmless, the truth on average 20,000 children age 5 and younger are hospitalized due to flu symptoms each year. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-10-pediatrician-children-flu-shots.html Health Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:19:34 EST news238324766 (AP) -- It's flu vaccine time again - and some lucky shot-seekers will find that the needle has shrunk. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-09-flu-shots-tiny-needle.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:34:28 EST news234441236 (AP) -- Health officials say a novel strain of swine flu has sickened two children in Pennsylvania and Indiana. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-09-cdc-children-sickened-swine-flu.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:41:49 EST news234196878