People have become more concerned about the flu and ask a lot of questions – which is a fair thing to do when faced with a widespread illness. However, with the questions come some misdirected answers and myths, so let’s take a look at what health experts have to say about 12 common inquiries about the flu.
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Let’s take a closer look at 12 flu facts for the 2017/2018 season, and hopefully clear up any rumors that are floating in the air like the virus itself.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), any child showing severe signs of the flu should go to the doctor, but it can sometimes be hard to tell whether or not a child is suffering from the flu, a cold, or the severity. To help parents distinguish whether or not their child has the flu and if it’s serious, here are 12 common signs to watch out for.
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The flu has been a nationwide topic of discussion among families, communities, and of course, the media. We battle the flu every year, but this season it seems to be particularly bad with extremely high levels of influenza-like illnesses being recorded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the acting […]
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It’s true that the vaccine won’t prevent 100-percent of flu cases, but it can reduce the risk of developing flu by 40 to 60-percent. Here are eight other facts about the vaccine to help clear up any misconceptions.
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Sometimes despite your best efforts, you still end up with a mild cold, or a full-blown flu with fever and the chills. While there are countless remedies out there to try and combat these illnesses, there are alternative ways to reduce the symptoms.
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