New strain that's NOT in the current vaccine

February 1998

A growing proportion of this year's flu is due to the new strain that's NOT in the current vaccine.

About 40% of influenza A isolates are now A-Sydney.

This strain isn't in this year's vaccine...but it's similar to one of the other components so the vaccine provides some protection.

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Table of Contents

How to reduce GI bleeding and ulcers in patients taking NSAIDs
Arthrotec, the new combination of diclofenac and misoprostol
Antibiotics Trovan (trovafloxacin), a very broad-spectrum quinolone
Antibiotics Two new antibiotic EAR drops will soon hit the market
Women's Health How much estrogen is enough to prevent bone loss?
Infectious Diseases New strain that's NOT in the current vaccine
Infectious Diseases New recommendations for immunizing health care workers
Withdrawal symptoms when patients stop taking Effexor or Effexor XR (venlafaxine)
Excedrin Migraine, the first OTC approved specifically for migraines
Pediatrics Rocephin is now officially approved for acute otitis media
Diabetes Mexitil (mexiletine) for persistent diabetic neuropathy
Diabetes Another new drug for type 2 diabetes, called Prandin (repaglinide)
Diabetes Chromium for diabetes
Dermatology Regranex gel, a new biotech drug for diabetic foot ulcers
Dermatology Bactroban now comes as a CREAM
Coenzyme Q-10 (Co Q-10)
STIs New STD treatment guidelines