Miriam Franco, MSW, Psy.D

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Swine flu and Multiple Sclerosis: ask the expert

On September 15, 2009, the US Department of Health and Human Services (FDA) approved four influenza A (H1N1 or Swine flu) vaccines (firstwordplus.com). Some vaccines will be available as early as the first week of October. With the appearance of Swine flu, many with MS are confused. Swine flu vaccine is different from other flu vaccines because it is specifically aimed to prevent Swine flu. Here are common questions MS neurologists hear and one MS expert’s responses: Should a person with MS take a flu shot, and which should they take? Dr. Jack Burks, MS Neurologist, Chief Medical Officer of…

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