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A 36-year-old mom died of flu less than a day after getting sick in a '1 in a million case'
A young mom, business executive, and marathoner started feeling feverish Monday night. By Tuesday a…
Anna Medaris
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So many kids are falling sick in China that a children's hospital said it saw 13,000 cases in a single day
Thousands of parents in China are watching their children fall ill as colds and pneumonia sweep its…
Matthew Loh
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The 6 most common polio symptoms, from flu-like headaches to muscle pain
People who experience paralysis from polio tend to have mild symptoms at first, such as muscle ache…
Allana Akhtar
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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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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…
Robin Raven
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Jason Alexander never missed a day of school because of illness but the flu did almost cost him his 1989 Tony Award
Jason Alexander got the flu when he was in "Jerome Robbins' Broadway" in 1989, and he says it almos…
Rosemary Donahue
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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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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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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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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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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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Rita Wilson says she's 'not taking any chances' of getting the coronavirus again after being hospitalized
Actress and musician Rita Wilson survived cancer and coronavirus. She's now advocating for people t…
Anna Medaris Miller
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5 people who got COVID boosters and flu shots at the same time share their side effects
Some people are combining a COVID booster with this year's flu shot. It's safe to get both at the s…
Andrea Michelson
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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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Walgreens employees plan walkout this week over miserable working conditions
Walgreens employees are threatening to walk off the job next week over staff shortages. "We don't b…
Charles R. Davis
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The side effects of the flu shot and nasal spray, and when your symptoms may be the sign of an allergic reaction
The side effects of the flu vaccine include symptoms like soreness at the injection site, headache,…
Jesse Harris
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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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A man who had a rare case of 'flurona' describes feeling as if he had razor blades in his throat and 'wild' night sweats that cleared after 48 hours
Coinfections of flu and COVID-19 are unusual. Experts say they're not a big deal for young, healthy…
Hilary Brueck
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The scientist behind Pfizer's vaccine says people will likely need a 3rd COVID-19 shot and yearly doses
BioNTech's chief medical officer said the COVID-19 vaccine would be similar to the annual flu shot …
Natasha Dailey
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After 25 years together, my husband and I need creative dates. That's how our yearly vaccine ritual started.
Keep things healthy, fresh, and interesting with a vaccine date. She looks forward to her flu shot …