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Americans could be staring down the worst public health crisis in recent history if COVID-19 rages on into the flu season, CDC warns
"I'm asking you to do four simple things: wear a mask, social distance, wash your hands, and be sma…
Sarah Al-Arshani
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Tips to manage the seasonal flu at home
New Delhi, July 7 (IANSlife) The monsoon has begun, and while it brings relief from summer heat it …
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CDC, major vaccine manufacturers ramp up production of flu shots as the US braces for the potential simultaneous impact of the coronavirus and the seasonal flu
One health official emphasized the need for more flu vaccines because "that's one less virus that c…
Lauren Frias
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A third of American parents say they won't get their kids flu shots this year, despite the looming threat of flu season during COVID-19
Experts have warned that simultaneous flu and COVID-19 cases could overwhelm healthcare systems and…
Sarah Al-Arshani
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How coronavirus symptoms differ from the flu, common cold, and allergies in one chart
The coronavirus and common cold tend to develop more gradually than the seasonal flu or allergies d…
Aria Bendix
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Supply shortages are forcing restrictions on who can get a COVID-19 test, and it's happening at the worst possible time
"This is a big country, and we still haven't been able to settle the testing issue. It doesn't make…
Sarah Al-Arshani
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Fears of a 'twindemic' are over: The US has seen a 98% drop in flu hospitalizations, likely due to COVID-19 measures
The US's flu season peaks in February. But flu cases are unusually low due to coronavirus-relate sa…
Aylin Woodward
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This year's flu vaccine will probably provide more protection than last year's - here's why
In addition to lowering your chances of contracting a flu bug, the shot can also make the illness m…
Hilary Brueck
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Flu season starts this week. Getting a flu shot is linked to less severe COVID-19 symptoms.
This season's flu shot offers an added benefit: Researchers have found a link between getting the f…
Erin Schumaker
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Fauci said it's 'quite possible' people will continue wearing masks during 'seasonal periods' to prevent the flu
"I think people have gotten used to the fact that wearing masks, clearly, if you look at the data, …
Connor Perrett
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Trump is still comparing COVID-19 to the flu. But the coronavirus has already killed 3 times more people than flu does in a year.
President Trump suggested COVID-19 can be less lethal than the flu, and said the flu kills "over 10…
Aylin Woodward
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2 doctors explain why COVID-19 is not 'just another flu' — and why comparing the death tolls leads to inaccurate conclusions
A new report shows that the number of flu deaths is likely overestimated, while coronavirus deaths …
Holly Secon
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How children's coronavirus symptoms compare with those of the flu
Experts say it's still hard to tell the difference between children with coronavirus and those with…
Gabby Landsverk
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When is flu season? How to protect yourself from the flu virus this year
In the US, the flu season starts in October and can go until early spring, with cases peaking in Fe…
Jennifer Larson,Tania Elliott
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This Fascinating Chart Shows Why Flu Season Could Be Especially Bad This Year
Predicting how bad a particular flu season will be is a tough call. But in many years, flu outbreak…
Erin Brodwin
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The flu vaccine isn't 100% effective, but experts recommend you still get it every year
The flu vaccine is usually 40% to 60% effective and is your best defense against contracting and sp…
Nancy Averett,Tania Elliott
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This flu season may be awful but a well-timed flu shot and strategic masking will help protect you
Experts say getting a flu shot by the end of November is ideal, and there are certain instances whe…
Hilary Brueck
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Getting a flu shot could help save the US $5.8 billion
Flu season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, runs from October to May. …
Lydia Ramsey
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Getting a flu shot could reduce your risk of getting COVID-19, preliminary research suggests
A new study found healthcare workers who got flu shots during the 2019-2020 season were 39% less li…