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Influenzavirus A /In·flu·en·za·vi·rus A/ (in″floo-en´zah-vi″rus) a genus of viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae containing the agent of influenza A. See influenza virus, under virus> . Influenzavirus A, a genus of viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae containing the agent of influenza A. It is usually the cause of epidemics and pandemics. It is divided into subgroups based on two surface proteins: neuraminidase and haemoglutinin. Vaccination against influenza A is available. See also influenza. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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And for the first time, doctors in the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that children ages 24 months to 59 months be vaccinated; previously, the recommendation was limited to children ages 6 months to 23 months, who are nearly as likely to be hospitalized for complications of flu as are those age 65 years and older. Local physicians say the flood of patients is due in part to the continued news about deaths among young children because of the flu as well as the shortage of vaccine. Our data underscore the seriousness of this year's flu virus, gauged by the number of patients who are presenting with the flu as well as precautions physicians are taking to protect themselves against the virus. |
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