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15:24

[Comment From Dr. Herbert L. DuPont ]
I am Herbert L. DuPont, MD, Chief of Internal Medicine at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital. I am an infectious diseases specialist with interest in influenza and other infectious disease topics.

15:25

[Comment From Gina ]
Is the flue shot safe?

15:28

[Comment From Margaret Price, PhD, CIC ]
Hi, my name is Margaret and I am Director of Infection Control at St. Luke's Hospital and Health System. Our job is to help combat anything causing infections, including the H1N1 novel influenza virus.

15:29

[Comment From Dr. Herbert L. DuPont ]
There are two types of flu vaccines - one for seasonal flu now available and the one for swine flu soon to be available. Both are made the same way and are safe. I will take them both if offered.

15:29

[Comment From Jon from KSBJ ]
Hi Dr. Dupont. We just got a call from a listener wanting to know where she could get 'preservative-free' H1N1 vaccine? She's allergic to the preservative and can't find what she needs. CDC says it's on it's way, but she can't seem to get any more info. Can you help?

15:31

[Comment From Margaret Price, PhD, CIC]
Check with your Doctor. Ask for the single dose version of the vaccine, as it is preservative free form.

15:31

[Comment From Guest ]
Both of my children have been diagnosed with the flu. The dr.s have given us all Tamiflu. Will this prevent those of us who are not infected yet from getting it?

15:32

[Comment From Dr. Herbert L. DuPont]
Tamiflu will decrease the chance of getting flu while you are taking it. This is not 100% sure, but likely to prevent disease.

15:33

[Comment From Tara ]
Is LYSOL sufficient in killing those flu germs?

15:34

[Comment From Margaret Price, PhD, CIC]
Yes, it is effective, but the contact time is important so leave the surface damp and allow to air dry if possible.

15:35

[Comment From Dawn ]
I'm scheduled to get the regular flu shot this week - is it necessary to get the "swine flu" shot as well? If so, do I need to wait any specific length of time to get that shot?

15:36

[Comment From Dr. Herbert L. DuPont]
If you fall within the risk categories for swine flu and are offered the vaccine, take it! You can take two killed vaccines together with no problem. You could even take them at the same time if available.

15:37

[Comment From Laura ]
Is it safe for a 6 1/2 pregnant woman to take the shot?

15:38

[Comment From Dr. Herbert L. DuPont]
It is safe for a pregnant woman at any stage of pregnancy to take the vaccine (by injection). It is a killed vaccine.

15:38

[Comment From Britt Nikole ]
What is the difference between Swine Flu and the regular flu?

15:40

[Comment From Dr. Herbert L. DuPont]
Seasonal flu is most important for elderly and infirm persons and causes death in a number of these persons. The swine flu is more contageous than most viruses but concentrates on children and young adults. Persons above the age of 60 years have some immunity to swine flu since a similar virus circulated in the U.S. during the 1950s.

15:40

[Comment From sherry ]
what is the difference in the shot and the nasal spray?and which one is best for children under 6

15:42

[Comment From Dr. Herbert L. DuPont]
The nasal spray is a living weakened strain of flu. It can be given to older children (2 years of age and older) but not to pregnant women. The shot is a killed vaccine and is safe for all including pregnant women. Also, it can be given down to 6 months of age.

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