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1 Who should get vaccinated for the flu this year? 45
2 Where can I get a flu vaccine? 51
3 If I got a vaccine in 2010-2011, why do I need to get another one this season if the vaccine formulation didn’t change? 36
4 What viruses will the 2011-2012 flu vaccine protect against? 49
5 What viruses do flu vaccines protect against? 46
6 Where can I find information about vaccine supply? 46
7 Is this season's vaccine a good match for the circulating viruses? 67
8 What kind of flu season is expected this year? 65
9 What is the Vaccine Adverse Event Report System (VAERS)? 341
10 How will the safety of this seasonal flu vaccine be monitored? 363
11 Are there symptoms that should cause concern after getting a flu vaccination? 375
12 Are there people who should not receive the vaccine? 362
13 If I have had a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection or been told that I carry MRSA, am I at high risk for developing a serious MRSA infection if I get seasonal influenza? 218
14 What is the difference between a cold and the flu? -
15 How can you tell the difference between a cold and the flu? 392
16 Is the "stomach flu" really the flu? 429
17 How soon will I get sick if I am exposed to the flu? -
18 What should I do while I'm sick? 443
19 How long should I stay home if I am sick? 786
20 Is there treatment for the flu? 397
21 What is the flu? 677
22 What are the symptoms? 729
23 How is it spread? 667
24 What is the difference between a cold and the flu? 813
25 When is flu season? 679
26 How is the flu treated? 2261
27 What about antibiotics? 873
28 Can herbal or homeopathic remedies protect against the flu? 652
29 How long can human influenza viruses remain viable on inanimate items (such as books and doorknobs)? 668
30 How soon will I get sick if I am exposed to the flu? 826
31 How long is a person with flu virus contagious? 1720
32 How can I protect myself from the flu? 669
33 How can I keep from spreading the virus? 799
34 Why should people get vaccinated against the flu? 703
35 How does the vaccine work? 745
36 When should I get vaccinated? 675
37 How many doses will I need? 756
38 What if my doctor doesn't provide flu shots? 652
39 If I have had a flu shot once, do I need to get it again this year? 642
40 How effective is the vaccine? 630
41 Can I still get the flu if I have had the vaccine? 669
42 Are there any side effects? 676
43 What if I have a severe reaction? 644
44 Is it true that some flu vaccine contains mercury? 877