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Flu Videos

On October 1, 2009, Mark S. Drapkin, MD, Newton-Wellesley's Associate Chief of Infectious Diseases, offered answers to some of the most common questions about both the seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines:

Who should get the seasonal flu vaccine?
How can I control the flu with cough/hand hygiene and mask use?
Do flu vaccines increase the risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Why did I still get the flu after I got the flu vaccine?
What is the nasal-spray flu vaccine?
Who's at risk for the H1N1 flu and who should be vaccinated?
Isn't the H1N1 flu vaccine experimental?
Dr. Drapkin talks to the Loren & Wally Morning Radio Show about H1N1

Who should get the seasonal flu vaccine? Dr. Drapkin explains the specific populations of people who should receive the flu shot this year. Populations include people aged 6 months to 18 years, pregnant women, people aged 50 years and older, individuals with chronic illnesses, healthcare workers, and more.

How can I control the flu with cough/hand hygiene and mask use? Good cough and hand hygiene is very important during flu season. Includes a demonstration by Dr. Drapkin on how to cough correctly to decrease the chance of spreading germs. Features info on mask use also.

Do flu vaccines increase the risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome? Many people associate the flu vaccine with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Dr. Drapkin emphasizes that the risk of acquiring the syndrome from a flu vaccine is extremely low.

Why did I still get the flu after I got the flu vaccine? You cannot get the flu from the flu shot. Dr. Drapkin talks about why some people may get the flu after they have had the flu shot.

What is the nasal-spray flu vaccine? Dr. Drapkin talks about the nasal-spray flu vaccine and how it is approved for people aged 2 - 49 years old who do not have asthma. It is a live vaccine.

Who's at risk for the H1N1 flu and who should be vaccinated? Dr. Drapkin talks about the populations of people who are at higher risk for getting the H1N1 flu (swine flu) and who should be vaccinated. Pregnant women, children, and young adults are some of the most vulnerable to the H1N1 flu.

Isn't the H1N1 flu vaccine experimental? The H1N1 vaccine is NOT experimental. Dr. Drapkin explains people's misinformation about the H1N1/swine flu shot.

Dr. Drapkin talks to the Loren & Wally Morning Radio Show Dr. Drapkin answers your questions about H1N1 Flu. What are the odds of getting H1N1 Flu? Are some people immune? Can you get Seasonal Flu and H1N1 at the same time? 105.7 FM WROR - Boston

Newton-Wellesley Hospital has written a variety of different health articles about diabetes and various other subjects. These materials are intended to provide general educational information and to help users arrange more easily for health care services.

These articles are not an attempt to practice medicine or provide specific medical advice and should not be used to make a diagnosis or to replace or overrule a qualified health care provider's judgment. Nor should users rely upon this information if they need emergency medical treatment. We strongly encourage users to consult with a qualified health care professional for answers to personal questions.

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