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What is a four letter word for vaccine?
A vaccine = a shot.
Is there a new flu vaccine that protects against 4 strains of flu?
Yes, in April 2012 the FDA approved a new vaccine for the 2012-2013 flu season that is quadrivalent, meaning it contains vaccine for four strains of flu instead of the historically typical inclusion of three strains (trivalent). The new vaccine is called FluMist Quadrivalent. It is in the form of nasal mist and is made by AstraZeneca's MedImmune unit, as is the FluMist Trivalent nasal spray vaccine.The quadrivalent vaccine protects against an additional strain of Type B influenza, there had typically been two Type A vaccines and one Type B vaccine in the flu vaccinations, but the 2012-2013 quadrivalent protects against two strains of influenza A and two strains of influenza B. Like the trivalent nasal mist, it is approved for healthy people ages 2 to 49. Also like the trivalent mist, it uses attenuated viruses. These are "live", but weakened to make them unable to cause the flu. They are not totally "dead" or inactive, and therefore can provide better immunity in some people who can use live vaccines.According to the FDA, having an extra strain of influenza B increases the likelihood that the vaccine will protect more children against illness: "Illness caused by Influenza B virus affects children, particularly young and school-aged, more than any other population," said Dr. Karen Midthun, director of the FDA's biologics center.The side effects are the same as the trivalent FluMist, and include runny or stuffy nose, headaches, and sore throats.The specific strains in the 2012-2013 quadrivalent vaccine are:FluMist Quadrivalent contains four vaccine virus strains:one Type A/H1N1 strain ("swine flu"),one Type A/H3N2 strain, and,two Type B strains: one from each of the B/Yamagata/16/88 and the B/Victoria/2/87 lineages.FluMist Quadrivalent is manufactured according to the same process as FluMist.Trivalent vaccines continue to be available, as in the past, for injected IM, nasal spray, and intradermal administration routes, as well.
What is a dhppvc dog booster shot?
DHPP is combination vaccine to protect dogs and puppies from four dangerous diseases: canine Distemper, infectious Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus infection. For puppies, the vaccine is given at 6 to 8 weeks old, and a booster shot is given when the dog is a year old. After that, the vaccine is usually given every three years.
What is a DHPP Vaccine?
DHPP vaccine is a combination of four vaccinces given to puppies on intervals it stands for Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus
Is the 2012 flu vaccine the same strain as 2011 flu vaccine?
Not in the US. There is also a different and newly-approved vaccine for this flu season that is quadrivalent (see below). The trivalent seasonal flu vaccines for the 2012-2013 flu season in the US contain:Type A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus ~ the "swine flu vaccine",Type A/Victoria/361/2011 (H3N2)-like virus, and,Type B/Wisconsin/1/2010-like virus.The swine flu-like virus is the same Type A flu strain used in 2011: A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus, but the A/Victoria/361/2011 (H3N2)-like virus and the B/Wisconsin/1/2010-like virus are different.In addition, in April 2012 the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new vaccine for the 2012-2013 flu season that is quadrivalent, meaning it contains vaccine for four strains of flu instead of the historically typical inclusion of three strains (trivalent). The new vaccine is called FluMist Quadrivalent. It is in the form of nasal mist and is made by AstraZeneca's MedImmune unit, as is the FluMist Trivalent nasal spray influenza vaccine.The quadrivalent vaccine protects against an additional strain of Type B influenza. In prior years, there have typically been two Type A vaccines and one Type B vaccine in the flu vaccines, but the 2012-2013 quadrivalent protects against two strains of influenza Type A plus two strains of influenza B.Like the trivalent nasal mist, it is approved for healthy people ages 2 to 49. Also like the trivalent mist, it uses attenuated viruses. These are active ("live"), but severely weakened to make them unable to cause the flu. They are not totally "dead" or inactive, and, therefore, can provide better immunity in some people, especially children. (They are contraindicated for pregnant women and the immuno-compromised, see below in the related questions about who should not use some types of flu vaccines.)According to Dr. Karen Midthun, director of the FDA's biologics center, having an extra strain of influenza B increases the likelihood that the vaccine will protect more children against illness. She says that, "Illness caused by Influenza B virus affects children, particularly young and school-aged, more than any other population."The side effects of the quadrivalent vaccine are the same as the side effects from the trivalent FluMist, and include runny or stuffy nose, headaches, and sore throats.In the US the specific strains in the 2012-2013 quadrivalent vaccine are:FluMist Quadrivalent contains four vaccine virus strains:one Type A/H1N1 strain ("swine flu"),one Type A/H3N2 strain, and,two Type B strains: one from each of the B/Yamagata/16/88 and the B/Victoria/2/87 lineages.FluMist Quadrivalent is manufactured according to the same process as FluMist Trivalent.
When did Four Women happen?
Four Women happened in 2001-12.
When was Four Women of Egypt created?
Four Women of Egypt was created in 1997.
What is Gardasil and what does it help prevent females from developing as older adults?
Gardasil is a vaccine that helps prevent HPV infection, which can lead to cervical, vulvar, vaginal, and anal cancers in females as they age. It also helps prevent genital warts caused by certain types of HPV.
What prevention methods are there to avoid epiglottitis?
Prevention involves the use of a vaccine against H. influenzae type b (called the Hib vaccine). It is given to babies at two, four, six, and 15 months. Use of this vaccine has made epiglottitis a very rare occurrence.
What vaccines are used for the flu?
The trivalent seasonal flu vaccine protects against the three strains of the flu that are expected to be causing infections in that flu season. The three flu viruses selected usually change each year. The vaccines don't protect against all strains, so it's not a guarantee, but is recommended for all people (except infants under six months, those with allergies, etc.- see list of those who should not get a flu vaccination in the related questions below). It is especially recommended that children, older adults, and people with chronic medical conditions get vaccinated every year before flu season. There is a new vaccine in the 2012-2013 flu season that is quadravalent, i.e., it has protection against four strains of the flu (FluMist Quadravalent).There are formulations of these vaccines for administration three different ways: The standard IM (intramuscular) flu shot/jab, a new (in 2011) vaccine for ID (intradermal) administration (in the layers of the skin), and the two nasal sprays. The IM and ID shots contain killed virus and are safe for use by most people (see exceptions in related question below).The nasal spray is made with live, weakened virus, and is, therefore, recommended only for those aged 2-49 years who are not pregnant. The people with suppressed immune systems are also usually advised to use only vaccines made with inactive "dead" viruses.For the 2012-2013 flu season in the US, this year's trivalent seasonal flu vaccines will protect against the following three strains of influenza:Type A/California/7/2009 (H1N1) ~ the "swine flu vaccine",Type A/Victoria/361/2011 (H3N2), andType B/Wisconsin/1/2010.There is also a new vaccine in the 2012-2013 flu season that is FluMist Quadrivalent. This new vaccine includes two Type B strains of flu instead of one. It contains B strains from both the B/Yamagata/16/88 and the B/Victoria/2/87 lineages in addition to the same strains of the Type A viruses (H1N1 and H3N2) that are included in the trivalent vaccines for this season. See the related questions below for more info.For the 2012-2013 Flu season in the US, the following vaccines for influenza are approved for use:AFLURIA Trivalent made by CSL/MerckAGRIFLU made by NovartisFLUARIX Trivalent made by GlaxoSmithKline BiologicalsFLUMIST made by MedImmune Vaccines, Inc.FLUMIST QUADRAVALENT made by MedImmune Vaccines, Inc.FLULAVAL Trivalent made by ID Biomedical Corporation of QuebecFLUVIRIN Trivalent made by NovartisFLUZONE made by Sanofi Pasteur, Inc.FLUZONE - High Dose made by Sanofi Pasteur, Inc.FLUZONE-Intradermal made by Sanofi Pasteur, Inc.For more information see the related link. Also see the related questions below for even more.
Which women did dudley Moore marry?
four women
Why do cats fight each other?
Often when females fight it is referred to as a cat fight. Women rarely come to blows with hard, forceful punches. Rather, similar to our four legged friends, women tend to bite and scratch when they fight, as do cats.
