FLU SHOT WITHOUT EGGS….THEY CAN BE FOUND

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The flu vaccine has a long history of production in chicken eggs and as a result, patients who have reported egg allergies are told to avoid the influenza vaccine. That issue has been resolved with the development of a genetically engineered flu vaccine that does not use eggs in it’s production. FLUBLOK is that flu …

FIRST CASE OF FLU THIS SEASON IN ARIZONA…BUT NO NEED TO PANIC

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Relax…..and early flu case has been noted and is Influenza Type B.  This is the least common of the flu types and may not indicate an early season this year as there are occosional cases of flu seen sporadically. We’ll keep you posted on our website and with our Twitter Report…Bugs In Town.  When we …

A PATIENT ASKS…WHICH FLU SHOT TO GET? OVER 65 IT’S THE HIGH DOSE, TRIVALENT

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Dr Lakin, I read about new types of flu shots.  What do you recommend for me? Ivy   Dear Ivy; It used to be simple to get the flu shot…there was only one type and everyone was to get the same one.  Now, there are multiple options and it’s a bit confusing, so I’d like …

THE FLU IS HERE….SO NOW WHAT?

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The flu is widespread throughout the country and in Arizona. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/usmap.htm   In the past two weeks we have seen more flu, in one compressed timeframe, than at any other time in my career. The said, the flu is milder than in years past.  We have sent ‘ZERO’ people from the office, to the hospital …

FLU WANES IN ARIZONA

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Flu continues to decline in Arizona, but there are still a few cases. We are above the ‘background’ levels, but in 4-6 weeks, we will be back to the baseline, without flu The Valley. So….there are still a few cases of flu out there. Be in touch if you feel fluey!