It’s a fall thing: Time for flu shots
A vaccine today boosts your odds of staying healthy in the chilly months ahead.
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- October 14, 2020
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Patient Story
Need a flu shot? Curbside is the way to go
Drive-up vaccinations are now available at more than 40 Spectrum Health locations across West Michigan.
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- September 17, 2020
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Keep coronavirus in perspective
Don't let irrational fear make you lose sight of the fact that good hygiene is your best defense against viruses.
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- February 6, 2020
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On flu vaccine, generations collide
About 1 in 3 adults do not plan to get a flu shot—and many underestimate the deadliness of the disease.
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- January 25, 2020
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The flu is gaining momentum
Sudden fever, body aches, headache, respiratory symptoms? Seek medical care promptly.
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- January 14, 2020
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The war inside
Cold and flu viruses compete for precious resources in your respiratory tract, making it less likely you'll develop one if you have the other.
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- December 24, 2019
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Patient Story
From the flu to 50 days in the ICU
After seven years, lung failure patient asks her doctors, “Am I still the sickest patient you ever had that lived?”
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- August 28, 2019
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Patient Story
The comeback kid
The flu bug hit 3-year-old Jase so hard he ended up on life support, fighting for his life.
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- July 15, 2019
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Flu shot hits the mark
This year's dose is about 50 percent effective against the predominant flu strain, vastly outperforming last year's formulation.
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- February 20, 2019
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Flu is on the rise
Flu season is ramping up. Luckily there’s still time to get vaccinated. But do it soon.
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- January 3, 2019
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Expecting? Get the flu shot
Flu season is upon us. Now is the time to protect yourself and your loved ones—and the little one on the way.
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- November 4, 2018
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Beware the double-dippers
One scoop into a container of dip is more than enough. A second dip with a half-eaten chip or veggie? That's a recipe for disaster.
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- October 6, 2018
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