The Food and Drug Administration has announced that a new type of flu vaccine has been approved for use. Flucelvax, also known as Novartis, uses cell culture technology. This process uses animal cells to generate the virus strains. Normal flu vaccines are created in eggs, which can be dangerous for individuals whom are allergic to […]
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A new study presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress presented an interesting hypothesis that flu shots may help prevent heart attacks. The researchers looked at 3,227 participants. Half of these had been followed from the 1960’s. Half of the total were given placebo flue shots, while the other half received it. The results were astounding. […]
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The French Health Minister Marisol Touraine has said that France is recalling all doses of Agrippal from the market. Agrippal is an influenza vaccine which was made by the Swiss drugmaker Novartis. This recall comes after small white particles were found in the injections. The discovery took place in Italy, which received vaccines from the […]
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Health administrators are reminding the vulnerable to get a flu shot this year. The ongoing campaign in North Essex is urging seniors, pregnant women and people with chronic conditions, particularly severe asthma, chest or heart complaints and diabetes, to make an appointment to get vaccinated. People who are involved in looking after the sick are […]
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