Apr 28
What if we had a flu vaccine that didn’t need to be changed every year… a vaccine that would protect against all strains of flu? That is exactly what Dr Robert Belsche and his colleges at St. Louis University Center For Vaccine Development have been working on. Their research shows that immunity for multiple strains of influenza is possible with a single vaccine. What’s the significance of this for protection against worldwide pandemic flu? Will this protect us from Swine Flu… Bird Flu? Listen now as Dr Jim discusses these issues with Dr Belsche.
Universal Flu Vaccine [5:47m]:
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written by Dr Jim \\ tags: bird flu, epidemic flu, flu shot, flu vaccine, influenza, pandemic flu, swine flu
Apr 25
Swine flu is here. Cases are popping up from coast to coast. How serious is this? What are the symptoms? Who’s at risk? What can we do to treat swine flu? Can a pandemic or epidemic be averted? Today Dr Jim answers these questions and more. Listen now…
CDC website regarding Swine Flu
written by Dr Jim \\ tags: bird flu, epidemic flu, influenza, oseltamivir, pandemic flu, swine flu, tamiflu
Oct 07
Headlines say that a simple pneumonia vaccine can reduce your risk of heart attack by 50%. If this true or have the media incorrectly interpreted the data?? Dr Jim sorts out fact from the myth. Listen now…
HERE is an excellent video showing what happens during a heart attack.
Pneumonia Vaccine and Heart Attack [6:32m]:
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written by Dr Jim \\ tags: health media errors, MI, myocardial infarction, pneumococcal, pneumonia vaccine, pneumonia vaccine heart attack, pneumovax, reduce heart attack risk
Mar 19
We spend so much time arguing about kids vaccines that we often forget about the adults. Okay, everyone knows about Tetanus shots and Influenza, some know about the Pneumonia vaccine. But do you know all 10 vaccines that should be kept up to date in adults? Listen now to find out…
Useful link:
CDC recommendations for Adult Vaccination for 07-08
Adult Vaccines [10:36m]:
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written by Dr Jim \\ tags: adult vaccine, chicken pox vaccine, diphtheria, diptheria, hepatitis a, hepatitis b, HPV, influenza, measles, meningitis, meningococcal, mumps, pertussis, pneumococcal, pneumonia, rubella, shingles vaccine, tetanus, varicella
Feb 13
How do I prepare for a trip? Do I need immunizations? What first aid items should I bring? How can I prevent illness while on vacation? What do I do if my family member or I become sick or injured while traveling?
Dr Jim answers these questions and more. Don’t forget to subscribe using the buttons to the right! Listen now…
Wed sites referenced in this episode:
www.cdc.gov/travel
travel.state.gov
Travel Health [16:24m]:
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written by Dr Jim \\ tags: evacuation insurance, travel first aid, Travel Health, travel insurance, travel risk, travelers diarrhea, www.cdc.gov/travel, www.travel.state.gov
Sep 24
Dr Jim asks his local OB/Gyn expert, Dr Leon Baginski, about the recently release HPV Vaccine. Dr Baginski discusses the importance of this new vaccine and how it may prevent many cases of cervical, penile, and oral cancers.
written by Dr Jim \\ tags: Ashley Alexandra Dupre, cervical cancer, cervical dysplasia, colposcopy, gardasil, oral cancer, penile cancer, Vaccines
