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This will undoubtedly be shuttled to another forum. But until it is, allow me to make a strong recommendation. THE CURRENT FLU EPIDEMIC AND DEATHS The flu vaccines didn't work. But what DOES...
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to clarify on pneumonia, there are both viral and bacterial versions. The bacterial version is by far the most common, 70 percent of the cases or so. it can often be treated by antibiotics. not the case with viral. thats where tamaflu comes in. My wife is in the medical field and each year they see both types in the lab tests they run on patients.
Pneumonia is an infection in your lungs, and it can keep you in bed feeling very sick. It's usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. In the U.S. about 30% of pneumonias are viral.
If a virus is causing your pneumonia, antibiotics won’t help, but your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication such as tamaflu.
so. getting the flu shot AND the pneumonia nshot is a very good idea.
Pneumonia is an infection in your lungs, and it can keep you in bed feeling very sick. It's usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. In the U.S. about 30% of pneumonias are viral.
If a virus is causing your pneumonia, antibiotics won’t help, but your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication such as tamaflu.
so. getting the flu shot AND the pneumonia nshot is a very good idea.
