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How Effective Is The Agriflu Vaccines Against H1N1 And What Are The Side Effects?
are there reputable studies that prove the agriflu vaccine actually reduced the incidence of h1n1 or any other flu strains?? who did the study---the makers of the vaccine or unbiased third party. what are the chances of getting the flu NOT taking the agriflu vaccine ( percentage) and what are the odds of getting flu with the vaccine taken?? I notice a long list of possible side effects and want to be comfortable it is worth the risk. also, is there thimerosol in the agriflu vaccine.
Sat, 10 May 2014
Actually H1N1 influenza virus is known for antigenic mutation (antigenic drift and antigenic shift).
There are vaccines available for H1N1 like agriflu.
You can get vaccinated if there is any endemicity of influenza in the community you live in or you are travelling to an area known for having influenza. Though there are some side effects, but they are only mild and the vaccine is safe and efficacious.
There are vaccines available for H1N1 like agriflu.
You can get vaccinated if there is any endemicity of influenza in the community you live in or you are travelling to an area known for having influenza. Though there are some side effects, but they are only mild and the vaccine is safe and efficacious.
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