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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.

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.

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 […]

Since vitamin D is a vital nutrient to the body, not getting a sufficient amount of it can increase a person’s risk of serious health problems. Therefore, it’s important to understand what can cause a vitamin D deficiency, as well as the symptoms to be aware of.

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.

Going to the doctor is not much fun for adults, let alone kids. It can get even more challenging when young ones see the doctor preparing the needle, and they start pulling away. However, getting a flu shot for your child is important, and it doesn’t have to be scary with the right approach. While […]