Swine, Avian, and Other Non-Seasonal Flus

As late as December 2011, H1N1 swine flu continues to make headlines - and infect people worldwide. Here are some updates about swine flu, including how it is affected by flu vaccines.

It used to be that the only place to get your flu shot, or flu mist, or any other vaccine, was at at doctor's office. But today there are many alternatives, from county health clinics in libraries and offices, to Walmart and other big box stores, to CVS and other pharmacies. But are these alternative flu shot locations safe? What do you need to...

Pandemic has a specific definition and phases or stages as outlined by WHO, the World Health Organization. If we understand a pandemic and its phases, we can be better prepared.

Each year, many of us try to avoid getting a flu shot by explaining that we once got a flu shot, but we got the stomach flu anyway. Learn why this isn't a good excuse for avoiding a flu shot.

Whether you think you can get swine flu from eating eggs, or you believe you can catch H1N1 swine flu from touching money, you'll want to check out this analysis of pandemic H1N1 swine flu myths, rumors, and conspiracy theories.

If you spend much time on the Internet, you can't miss the pandemic swine flu conspiracy theories - from pharmaceutical companies to the Illuminati - it seems they invented the swine flu to enforce a New World Order. Or did they? Here's how to confirm or debunk your favorite pandemic swine flu conspiracy theory.

Before there was a chicken pox vaccine, parents used to intentionally expose their children to ensure a milder form of the disease. Now some people are wondering if throwing an H1N1 swine flu party might be a good idea, and why or why not?

While most everything we read or hear tells us how to avoid getting the H1N1 swine flu, it is just as important to plan and prepare to get the flu. Here are some steps to take to prepare yourself, your children and your household for the H1N1 swine flu.

Swine influenza is unlike seasonal flu and is spreading across North America. Find answers to the many frequently asked questions about pandemic swine flu.

We hear frightening words like "pandemic" and "public health emergency." We see people with masks and hear about deaths from swine flu. But is there really any reason to panic?

As H1N1 swine flu advances across the globe, people may choose, or be asked to be vaccinated against the swine flu. This information will stay updated about swine flu vaccine and vaccinations.

Just as contagious as the swine flu, the H1N1 virus, are the many myths that surround it, too. Let's separate the facts from the fiction, and uncover some of the fraud that is taking place.

What myths have you heard about swine flu? Or have you heard a story that you are unsure about? Share your swine flu myths, facts, fiction and fraud stories and questions here.

There have been some deaths reported, and swine flu is being identified in countries all over the world. What are your fears and concerns about swine flu?

When a health scare strikes, the crooks who offer bogus prevention and treatment products can't be far behind. Read about the FDA's efforts to combat counterfeit, bogus and unapproved H1N1 Swine Flu products.

Each year, millions of people get their flu vaccinations, and each year, some problems occur with those vaccines. Seasonal flu, swine flu, bird flu - flu vaccines may cause problems or side effects. Learn more about the problems, how they are being addressed, and what we can learn from or about them.

Each year, many of us try to avoid getting a flu shot by explaining that we once got a flu shot, but we got the stomach flu anyway. Learn why this isn't a good excuse for avoiding a flu shot.

Both seasonal and H1N1 swine flu continue to infect us in 2011, despite the fact that many believe that there isn't must flu activity. Learn about the status of both seasonal flu and H1N1 swine flu, what you can do to prevent flu, or what to do if you suspect you've come down with the flu.

It may be difficult to decide whether to get the flu shot, whether it's seasonal flu or the H1N1 flu vaccine. Here are some questions to ask yourself when making the decision - Should I Get a Flu Shot?