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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With 80,000 flu deaths last season, experts urge vaccination
Prevention is key—public health officials urge Americans to get an annual flu shot, to protect both yourself and those around you.
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- October 6, 2018
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Who will and who won’t get the flu?
New "biomarker" can be used to indicate a person's susceptibility to flu viruses.
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- July 3, 2018
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Kids with asthma need a flu shot
Children with influenza have a 37 percent higher chance of not responding to their breathing treatments.
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- June 7, 2018
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Fighting a cold or flu? Beware of overdosing
The risk is great as people take over-the-counter medications designed to treat multiple symptoms.
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- March 24, 2018
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Just how bad is this flu season? Experts weigh in
Two-thirds of confirmed cases in the U.S. have been caused by the dangerous H3N2 strain.
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- February 7, 2018
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Flu may be spread by just breathing
When someone is coming down with influenza, they should take care of themselves and stay at home, if possible.
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- January 24, 2018
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¡Ponte el abrigo; te va a dar un resfrío!
¿O será cierto? Los médicos ayudan a los padres a navegar esa añeja batalla.
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- January 8, 2018
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A shot at college
The postsecondary world can produce curious intellectuals, but it’s also ground zero to some heinous germs. The solution? Vaccinate.
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- August 12, 2017
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Bye-bye flu shot, hello patch?
Early results appear promising for dissolvable microneedle vaccine.
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- July 8, 2017
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