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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), and
- Type 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.
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What actors and actresses appeared in Routine Vaccination - 2012?
The cast of Routine Vaccination - 2012 includes: Raquel Cassidy as Nurse Richard Crawley as Mr. Benson
What are the release dates for Against the Wall - 2011 We Protect Our Own 1-13?
Against the Wall - 2011 We Protect Our Own 1-13 was released on: USA: 23 October 2011 Canada: 19 February 2012
What are the release dates for Smartphones Protect Your Data - 2012?
Smartphones Protect Your Data - 2012 was released on: USA: 14 December 2012 (internet)
Is swine flu going round again?
The H1N1/09 virus is still circulating in many parts of the world (including the US) in early April 2012, even though the pandemic has been declared over. It has never completely stopped since early 2009 just as different strains of seasonal flu circle around. However, due in part to the effective vaccination programs around the world against the H1N1/09, there are no epidemics, only isolated outbreaks here and there which will be expected to continue as long as there are those who do not get the annual vaccinations.
What strains of flu does the 2013-2014 flu vaccination protect against?
In addition to the other ingredients, the antigens have been selected by CDC for the US trivalent vaccines for the 2013-2014 flu season, and the vaccine contains the following three viruses:Type A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus;Type A(H3N2) virus antigenically like the cell-propagated prototype virus known as A/Victoria/361/2011; and,Type B/Massachusetts/2/2012-like virus.CDC has recommended that the 2013-2014 quadrivalent vaccines (containing two Type A and two Type B influenza viruses) contain the above three viruses and a Type B/Brisbane/60/2008-like virus.
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 are the release dates for For and Against - 2012 1-10?
For and Against - 2012 1-10 was released on: USA: 11 May 2012
What are the release dates for For and Against - 2012 1-11?
For and Against - 2012 1-11 was released on: USA: 8 June 2012
What are the ratings and certificates for I Against I - 2012?
I Against I - 2012 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:MA15+ UK:15
What are the release dates for Against All Odds - 2012 - TV?
Against All Odds - 2012 - TV was released on: USA: 12 February 2012
What are the release dates for Against All Odds - 2012 TV?
Against All Odds - 2012 TV was released on: USA: 12 February 2012
What are the 3 viruses in the seasonal flu shot?
The CDC-approved trivalent vaccines for the 2011-2012 flu season contain and will protect against the following three flu virus strains: 1. Type A Influenza/California/7/09 (H1N1)-like virus (Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus) 2. Type A Influenza/Perth/16/2009/ (H3N2)-like virus 3. Type B Influenza/Brisbane/60/2008-like virus
