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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Flu shot"”.
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Risk Perceptions, Past Vaccination, and Vaccine Acceptance for Seasonal and Outbreak (2009 H1N1) Influenzas Among a University Sample
… life and well-being. The 2009 outbreak H1N1/A influenza virus also was expected to disproportionately affect healthy, young persons under the age of 25 years. However, acceptance and uptake of preventive health behaviors among this cohort is poorly understood, thus precluding a comprehensive …
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Neural Correlates of Inter-Individual Differences in Pain Processing Investigated by Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Entire Central Nervous System
… people feel tremendous pain while getting a flu shot. This phenomenon of inter-individual variability in pain responses has challenged scientists and clinicians alike. It is difficult to determine whether subjective reports of pain reflect true individual experiences of pain. However, the …
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Cultural sensitivity and health promotion: Assessing influenza pamphlets designed for African Americans in Champaign, Illinois
… provided for African Americans regarding influenza shots within the Champaign community and review whether the materials are culturally appropriate with promoting uptake of influenza vaccinations among the African American population. Airihenbuwa’s (Airihenbuwa, 1995) PEN-3 cultural model …
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Knowledge and Perception of influenza vaccine among elderly residents in a selected village in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Background: Influenza is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus that mainly affects the nose, throat, and lungs, and it spreads through droplets released when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks The influenza vaccine, often referred to as the “flu shot”, is …
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The influence of cognitive impairment on health behaviors among older adults: The moderating role of living arrangement
The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of cognitive impairment on health behaviors in older adults. This study further assessed whether this relationship differs by living arrangement. I hypothesized that older adults with cognitive impairment are less likely to engage in health …
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Effects of Psychological Stress on Glucocorticoid Sensitivity of Inflammatory Response to Influenza Vaccine Challenge in Healthy Military College Students
Background: Influenza and other infectious diseases are critical barriers to the health and readiness of military units worldwide with reported rates of annual influenza infection as high as 45%. Vaccination to prevent infections stimulates a transient, inflammatory response, counterbalanced by the …