Seasonal Flu - FAQs:
- What antiviral drugs are available for treatment of seasonal and H1N1 influenza?
- How does 2009 H1N1 flu compare to seasonal flu in terms of its severity and infection rates?
- What should I do if I am pregnant and have a fever?
- What should I do if I am pregnant and think I have the flu?
- Is there a test to know for sure if I have 2009 H1N1 flu?
- What are the types of seasonal flu vaccines?
- Who can get the seasonal flu vaccine in a spray?
- Should some people not get the live, attenuated nasal spray vaccine?
- What are the side effects of the seasonal live, attenuated nasal spray flu vaccine?
- What if there is a severe reaction from the seasonal live, attenuated nasal spray flu vaccine?
- Who should get the seasonal flu shot?
- Who should talk with a doctor before getting a seasonal flu shot?
- Does the flu vaccine work right away? How long before the vaccine takes effect after it is given?
- Can I get the seasonal flu even if I got a flu vaccine this year?
- How will I know if I have the flu this season?
- How do I know for sure if I have the flu this season?
- How effective are the rapid flu tests in detecting flu viruses?
- Will my health care provider test me for flu if I have flu-like symptoms?
- Who is being tested for flu this season?
- Why can't I get a more accurate laboratory test to find out if I had flu or what kind of flu I had?
- How can you tell the difference between a cold and the flu?
- What is being done about MRSA infections associated with the flu?
- What is a novel flu virus?
- Which people are at highest risk for developing flu-related complications?
- How many children have died from flu-associated complications during previous flu seasons?
- Should people age 65 and older get the regular flu vaccine this year?
- What should people age 65 and older do if they feel like they have the flu?
- What type of seasonal flu vaccine should pregnant women receive?
- When should I get my seasonal flu shot?
- Where can I find a seasonal flu shot?
