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cookie88
Joined: 08 Sep 2007
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Location: ISLE OF LEWIS
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 Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:57 pm Post subject: Universal flu jab works in people |
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| Quote: | A single jab that could give lifelong protection against all types of flu has produced promising results in human trials.
The vaccine, made by Acambis, should protect against all strains of influenza A - the cause of pandemics. |
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7171118.stm |
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CP
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Joined: 13 Apr 2005
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Location: Hampshire
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| Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:54 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds promising.  |
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Danjwright
Joined: 14 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Good news! Maybe flu will go the same way as smallpox and get wiped out? |
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MamaPacker
Joined: 20 Aug 2008
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Location: Essex UK - Sarfend
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Yuck.... we dont vaccinate anyone in this family any more.
We've had children and adults here come down with had whooping cough, measles, mumsp, diptheria and all fit and fiesty for it! lol |
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Big D
Joined: 06 Sep 2008
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Location: Cumbria
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I think for the fit and healthy the flu vaccine might do more harm than good. Everyone needs a robust immune system, but flu kills thousands of OAP's every year so maybe for people over a certain age or with certain conditions it would be a wise move  |
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