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5 tips to help you avoid the flu this season
Primary Care5 tips to help you avoid the flu this seasonThe flu season has gotten into full swing early this year, already hitting 41 states nationwide, according to the national Center for Disease...
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Visiting the hospital this flu season? Phone first
Visiting the hospital this flu season? Phone firstThe worst flu season in a decade has crippled hospital emergency rooms across the country, but doctors and nurses are still delivering babies, taking...
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Seniors suffer the most during flu season
Seniors hit hardest with the flu Seniors suffer the most during flu seasonThe flu is still creating misery for scores of people—hitting the elderly hardest, says the Centers for Disease Control and...
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Feeling miserable: Is it the flu or just a cold?
Separating fact from fictionFeeling miserable: Is it the flu or just a cold?This year’s flu season may be one of the worst in a decade. It’s claimed the lives of 78 children and put nearly 10,000...
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Can paid sick leave reduce the spread of flu?
Prevention StepsCan paid sick leave reduce the spread of flu?This year’s flu season started earlier and was more intense than usual, but new research suggests businesses should give their employees a...
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Get your family’s flu shots early
That Time of YearGet your family’s flu shots earlyWith summer still upon us, it’s easy to forget about the flu. But the sooner you and your kids are vaccinated, the better, experts say. An updated...
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4 things to know about this year’s flu vaccination
Flu 4114 things to know about this year’s flu vaccinationThis time each year, the change of weather not only brings a nip in the air, but possibly a bite to your immune system. The season isn’t just...
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Hospitals implement visitor restrictions for flu prevention
Safety FirstHospitals implement visitor restrictions for flu preventionHospitals throughout the nation are ramping up for the peak of the flu season, which is just beginning to hit the Chicagoland...
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5 ways to protect your child from the flu
Prevention Steps5 ways to protect your child from the fluAccording to new figures from the Centers for Disease Control, 10 children have died in the United States during the second week of 2014,...
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Why getting your flu shot should be top priority
Know the FactsWhy getting your flu shot should be top priorityIt seems you can’t flip the channel, log on to the Internet or get through a conversation the past week without the focus turning to...
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5 myths about the flu
Influenza Facts5 myths about the fluFlu season is here and can last as long as into the spring. With symptoms that could knock you out for nearly two weeks and could possibly cause hospitalization,...
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Do you know when your child is too sick for school?
Sick dayDo you know when your child is too sick for school?As you may have already heard, several suburban Chicago school districts have been particularly hard-hit this flu season. From Oak Park to La...
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5 common hand-washing mistakes
Squeaky Clean5 common hand-washing mistakesWith the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that Illinois and 42 states are experiencing high or widespread flu activity,health...
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Why this year’s flu shot is coming up short
Stay wellWhy this year’s flu shot is coming up shortAccording to an announcement by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this year’s influenza vaccine is even less effective...
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We get the flu less often than we think
Stay wellWe get the flu less often than we thinkFlu season is not something we look forward to and with this year’s flu shot being less effective than normal, the virus is widespread across many...
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Cleaning with bleach increases risk of flu
Safety firstCleaning with bleach increases risk of fluWhen germs invade the house, it’s common to reach for bleach-based cleaning products to help eliminate them, but experts say those chemicals can...
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CDC working on new flu shot
Gearing upCDC working on new flu shotWhile most people are worried about how to handle the high pollen counts this summer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials are diligently preparing...
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FDA approves flu vaccine for elderly
Extra protectionFDA approves flu vaccine for elderlyThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first seasonal influenza vaccine to contain a natural occurring substance known to...
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Most people get the flu in February, study says
Influenza TimeMost people get the flu in February, study saysA recent U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study revealed that February is peak flu season over the last three decades. The...
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Blog: How to prevent a cold this winter
Protect YourselfBlog: How to prevent a cold this winterSometimes the best defense is a good offense, so I recommend going on the offensive against illness this winter. More importantly, prevention is...
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