Mass vaccination against the pandemic influenza A/H1N1 infection fell short on expected results, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers examined a cohort of 388,069 patients younger than 65 years old, who were given the H1N1 vaccination between November 2009 and January 2010 when the transmission of pandemic influenza was spreading rapidly. The researchers … Continue reading Mass vaccination for influenza a failed strategy, scientists admit… it simply doesn’t reduce influenza-related hospital admissions at all
Echinacea preparation as effective as Tamiflu in early flu cases in large clinical trial
An Echinacea extract is just as effective as the antiviral drug Tamiflu at speeding recovery from flu infection, according to a study published in the journal Current Therapeutic Research. The new findings build on prior research which showed that Echinacea acts as an antiviral agent against the influenza virus in vitro. "Echinaforce Hotdrink has here been demonstrated as attractive therapy … Continue reading Echinacea preparation as effective as Tamiflu in early flu cases in large clinical trial
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 