latimes.com - 27 days ago
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Because of the risks from flu, they should be among the first in line to get both the H1N1 and seasonal influenza shots, medical experts say. Yet many are averse to vaccinations or medication. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times
wired.com - 22 days ago
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wired.com —
It’s no surprise that the latest vogue in
antivaccine demagoguery centers on the new H1N1 flu vaccine
. Attacks on the vaccine boil down to three major arguments, each playing on different fears. These arguments may seem persuasive on the surface, but ...
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H1N1 Flu Shot: 3 Major Fears Debunked
safemama.com - 27 days ago
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It’s been quiet here, I know. Having a
new baby in the house has really tested my
organizational skills and I am failing miserably! I have tons of stuff to write about on SafeMama.com and very little time to actually do it! To get the ball ...
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H1N1 Vaccine: Get It or Don’t Get It?
svmoms.com - 10/20/2009
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I wouldn’t consider myself pro-vaccine. Sure, my son
was stuck in his chubby little thigh right on
schedule. But, honestly, I never considered any other options. If The Vaccine Book had come out while I was pregnant, I would have chosen to ...
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My child is getting the H1NI Vaccine, why isn’t yours?
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CDC Says Pregnant Women Should Get Swine Flu Vaccine
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One Shot for Swine Flu Vaccine Instead of Two
ecochildsplay.com 9/12/2009 — Surprising news from the New York Times today . Clinical trials of the H1N1 vaccine are showing protection at just one dose. Since news of the vaccine has come out in the last several months , it has been thought that 2 shots would be needed.
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CDC Urges Pregnant Women to Get Swine Flu Vaccine
ecochildsplay.com 7/30/2009 — Wednesday, NPR reported that the CDC is strongly recommending that pregnant women get the new swine flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available, as they are one of the high-risk groups for the illness.
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One Shot for Swine Flu Vaccine Instead of Two (for adults)
ecochildsplay.com 9/12/2009 —
(edited 9/12/09 with new information) Surprising news from the New York Times today . Clinical trials of the H1N1 vaccine are showing protection at just one dose for adults. According the the AP, results for children on this are still not available. Since news of the vaccine has come out in ...
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Amy Wallace, a former Los Angeles Times reporter now at Los Angeles magazine, skewers the hysterical people who disparage vaccines in the latest issue of Wired . Recommended reading on the debate between science and nonsense.
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