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Five More Die From Flu in San Diego County
By Jim Greene Outbreaks & Public Health News

Five More Die From Flu in San Diego County

Five additional people have died from flu-related causes in San Diego County. This brings the influenza-related death tally from 14 up to 19—marking this season as the fourth highest death toll ever in the county. On record the largest number of flu deaths in San Diego County was 51, in 2009-2010, from flu-related illnesses. San […]

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Most Coughs Take 3 Weeks to Clear Up
By Emily Lockhart Health Studies in the News

Most Coughs Take 3 Weeks to Clear Up

When stricken with cough and cold, most of us assume to be back to our bright eye, bushy-tailed selves within about a week’s time. However, scientists from the University of Georgia in Athens are cautioning sickies to have some patience. It seems the common cough takes about three weeks to clear up! The study was […]

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