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The pros and cons of getting a flu shot and how the benefits outweigh the risks
Though getting a flu shot can come with some mild side effects, vaccination can save you money, pre…
Madeline Kennedy
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Why it's important for you to get a flu shot - and when, where, and how to do it
It's important to get a flu shot every year in September or October to protect yourself and your lo…
Laura Goldman
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What type of flu shot is best for people over age 65
People over the age of 65 may benefit more from a specialized flu shot like the high dose flu vacci…
Madeline Kennedy
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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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What are the symptoms of the flu? Aches, chills, coughing and more
The most common flu symptoms are body aches, chills, cough, fatigue, fever, and headache but there …
Katie Scarlett Brandt
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How to tell if you have the flu, COVID-19, allergies, or something else
The most common flu symptoms are body aches, chills, cough, fatigue, fever, and headache but there …
Katie Scarlett Brandt,Julia B…
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Can you have an allergic reaction to the flu shot? It's very rare, but those with egg allergies may be at risk
Though having an allergic reaction to the flu shot is extremely rare, some people with egg allergie…
Ashley Laderer
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The best time to get your flu shot is early fall
The CDC recommends getting your flu shot at the end of Oct. so that you are protected through the e…
Jen Karetnick
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Yes, you should get a flu shot if you're pregnant or breastfeeding
It is safe and important to get a flu shot while pregnant, as it can decrease the risk of influenza…
Erin Heger,Tania Elliott
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How does the flu shot work? How it protects against the flu and why it changes every year
The flu shot works by introducing your body to antigens, which helps your immune system produce ant…
A.M. Hammond
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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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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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Why you may feel slightly sick after getting the flu shot
You may feel achy or feverish after the flu shot, but these are side effects from your immune syste…
Kathy Jean Schultz,Tania Elli…
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Why the flu shot is important for kids and how to vaccinate your child safely
Children over the age of six months can get the flu shot, but you need to wait until your child is …
Madeline Kennedy
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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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Why you shouldn't get a flu shot if you have a fever
You can still get a flu shot if you're sick, like with a cold, but avoid the shot if you have a fev…
Laura Dorwart
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The best deals for getting your flu shot this season
Pharmacies at retailers like Publix and CVS will offer you coupons and gift cards for getting a flu…
Emily Walsh
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2 varieties of flu seem to have disappeared during lockdown. Experts say it's possible they're gone.
Scientists are carefully optimistic that a few flu varieties may have died out during the pandemic.…
Marianne Guenot,Hilary Brueck
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The flu shot lasts for about 6 months: Here's when it starts working and why it may get less effective as time goes on
The flu shot is effective for about six months. You should get it in October so it lasts through Ma…