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PDRhealth surveyed vistors to our site and asked them about their experiences with flu vaccines this past season. Here are some of the recent results.
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Do you suffer from seasonal allergies?
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| Yes - 81% |
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| No - 19% |
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Have you relied on over-the-counter medications to treat the symptoms?
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| Yes - 56% |
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| No, I try to avoid having to take medication for it - 13% |
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| No, I use prescription allergy medication - 27% |
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| No, I use herbal treatments - 4% |
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Which over-the-counter allergy medications have you tried? (Choose all that apply)
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| Claritin - 36% |
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| Benadryl - 31% |
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| Zyrtec - 20% |
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| Sudafed - 22% |
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| Other - 13% |
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Do you have children (age 2-12)?
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| Yes - 20% |
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| No - 80% |
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Does your child suffer from seasonal allergies?
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| Yes - 71% |
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| No - 29% |
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Would you give your child (age 2-12) an over-the-counter allergy medication?
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| Yes - 76% |
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| No - 24% |
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What is your biggest concern (either for yourself or a family member) about using an over-the-counter allergy medication?
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| I am concerned that the over-the-counter drug will have a negative interaction with other prescription drugs - 15% |
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| I am concerned that over-the-counter drugs will not work - 18% |
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| I am concerned about side-effects, such as drowsiness - 22% |
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| I am concerned about growing dependent on the drug - 6% |
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| I am not concerned about taking over-the-counter allergy medications - 32% |
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| Other (please specify) - 8% |
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Before taking any new allergy medication do you look for information about them?
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| Yes - 80% |
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| I don't look at any additional information, I just take what I'm prescribed or an over-the-counter medication made for my specific symptoms - 20% |
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Where do you get information about the allergy medications you take? (Choose all that apply)
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| I always ask my doctor to discuss details regarding any medications I take - 28% |
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| I always ask my local pharmacist about any medications, both over-the-counter and prescription drugs, I take - 21% |
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| I go online and search for information on the medications I may take - 49% |
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| I just read the directions and take as recommended - 20% |
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Have you ever experienced an adverse reaction as a result of combining over-the-counter allergy drugs or herbal medicines with prescription medication?
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| Yes - 12% |
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| No - 81% |
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| I don't take any prescription medication - 7% |
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What is your gender?
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| Male - 30% |
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| Female - 70% |
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Which age group do you fall into?
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| 25 or younger - 5% |
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| 26 to 35 - 12% |
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| 36 to 45 - 18% |
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| 46 to 55 - 29% |
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| 56 or older - 37% |
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