Cold, Flu, Strep, & RSV Articles
Thinking of Skipping the Flu Vaccine? Here’s Why You Should Think Again.
September 2020The flu shot isn’t always a top priority. Many people don’t consider themselves high risk, or they may not be sure the flu shot really…
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How to Get Rid of a Cold Fast
December 2019First come sniffling and sneezing. Then a sore throat. Soon, there’s no denying it — you’ve come down with a cold. While there is no…
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The Flu Shot: Separating Myth from Fact
September 2019The CDC estimates that between 9 million and 49 million people fall ill from the flu each year, leading to more than 200,000 hospitalizations and…
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Clearing Up Misconceptions About the Flu
December 2018When it comes to the flu, it seems like everyone, from your mailman to your mother-in- law, has some advice about how to prevent and…
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How You Can (and Can't) Catch the Flu
September 2018A person who has the flu can spread it to others up to about six feet away, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Three Actions to Fight the Flu
August 2018Influenza (flu) is a contagious disease that can be very serious. Every year, millions of people get sick, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized, and thousands…
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