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Will a mask help during flu season?
Will a mask help during flu season?Wearing a face mask can protect those around you from contracting COVID-19. But, can it also prevent the spread of other respiratory illnesses like the flu?...
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Do you need both a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine?
Do you need both a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine?For months, experts have focused on urging as many people as possible to get a COVID-19 vaccine because they prevent serious illness and...
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What to expect this upcoming flu season
What to expect this upcoming flu seasonInitial findings from Australia are suggesting that the U.S. should gear up for a busy flu season for the first time since COVID began. Flu season always starts...
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Could a flu shot help lower your risk for this, too?
Could a flu shot help lower your risk for this, too?It’s the time of year to get your annual flu shot for all the usual reasons, such as helping you avoid a flu season that some have predicted could...
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How to decide between the flu shot and nasal flu spray
How to decide between the flu shot and nasal flu sprayFor some people, even the possibility of a fever, body aches, sore throat and congestion isn’t enough to overcome an extreme fear of needles. In...
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6 ways to protect yourself from the flu
6 ways to protect yourself from the fluFlu season is here. From the months of September through January, influenza is on the rise. But it is not too late to protect yourself and your community....
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How to stay flu-free this holiday season
How to stay flu-free this holiday seasonFlu season may overlap with the holidays, but this shouldn’t come with the fear of getting sick or possibly spreading an illness to a loved one. Holidays should...
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What’s different this respiratory illness season?
What’s different this respiratory illness season?Between holiday gatherings and spending more time in enclosed spaces, respiratory illnesses spike like clockwork each fall and winter. This year’s...
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A doctor busts 3 flu vaccine myths
A doctor busts 3 flu vaccine mythsThanks to technology, you have information at the palm of your hands to help you learn about your health. However, everything you see online isn’t necessarily...
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Are summer colds worse than winter colds?
Are summer colds worse than winter colds?Aside from rainy weather, the only other thing that could put a damper on your summer fun is a dreaded summer cold. “A summer cold may not always feel worse...
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The flu can make these chronic conditions worse
The flu can make these chronic conditions worseThe flu is a nasty health problem. Over 390,000 people were hospitalized for flu in the U.S. during the 2023-2024 season, with over 25,000 deaths,...
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Flu deaths among children are at a record high
Flu deaths among children are at a record highIt’s a jarring statistic: During the 2023-2024 flu season, there were 200 pediatric flu-related deaths. This is a new record, according to the Centers for...
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Are you or your child more at risk for the flu?
Are you or your child more at risk for the flu?No matter how young or old you are, the flu can be dangerous. For that reason, the flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older....
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How older adults can help their weakening immune systems
How older adults can help their weakening immune systemsAs you age, your immune system naturally and gradually weakens. Yet, many older adults aren’t getting the recommended preventive vaccines. In...
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Timing is key: How long are you contagious with the flu?
Timing is key: How long are you contagious with the flu?After you are in close contact with someone who has influenza, you may anxiously wait for your own flu symptoms to start. Once they do, you may...
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