by Julie K. Silver, M.D., Harvard Medical School
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March 26, 2007

Harvard Medical Video: Asthma Sufferers Fail to Get the Flu Shot

June 25, 2008 05:29 PM EDT
views: 206 | rating: 10/10 (7 votes) | comments: 6
Dr. Julie Silver from Harvard Medical School notes that in a recent government survey, only about 1 out of 3 people with asthma get the recommended flu shot. Get expert health information with publications from Harvard Medical School: www.health.harvard.edu.
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                    Dr. Julie Silver, H.M.S.
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Comments: 6

Steven A. Jun 25, 2008, 5:44pm EDT
Asthma has nothing to do with influenza infections (specifically B)
Bacterial exposure yes...see the peer-reviewed literature

thanks
Connie C. Jun 25, 2008, 6:59pm EDT
I have athma and I always get my flu shot. Anything that affects your breathing affects your athma.
Lesli B. Jun 26, 2008, 10:49am EDT
Anytime your health is compromised your asthma is affected.
Rachael G. Jun 26, 2008, 12:32pm EDT
I too have asthma. Every time I get a cold, have issues with my allergies, or worst case develop bronchitis, my asthma is worsened.
Leah Christensen Sep 29, 2008, 10:04pm EDT
Thanks for the information.
Jodie P. Nov 23, 2008, 1:10pm EST
good to know thank you

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