Influenza and Pneumonia

There are a lot of studies about influenza related to pneumonia. Days ago, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins sent me an email which included all the information about their study in pneumonia and influenza.

The study shown that influenza associated pneumonia in children hospitalized with laboratory confirm from 2003 to 2008.

"Influenza causes considerable morbidity among children and pneumonia is one of the most common complications in children hospitalized with influenza. Pneumonia has been reported in 10% to 26% of children hospitalized with influenza and in a recent study of influenza-associated pediatric mortality, 35% of children who died had pneumonia."

When I saw this data, I was really surprise then.

Here is the link where you can download the case study for free.

GSK's Flu Vaccine Launched in Cambodia Market

Days ago, GSK, a giant pharmaceutical company in the world had launch their new flu vaccine, Fluarix, in Cambodia.

On that day, there were about 100 doctors and vaccinators joined the symposium. The presentation spoke by 2 foreigner speakers: Dr.Ta Wan Yu and Dr.Arnel Gerald Q. Jiao.

The quality of symposium was acceptable, but the program started a little bit late due to the availability of the participants.

Now, the flu vaccine is available in Cambodia market and I encourage all of Cambodian people please contact your doctor near you for more information.