Seasonal Flu

This year, for a lot of reasons, flu is getting a lot of attention.  

But what most people don’t realize is that every fall and winter flu is a problem that has to be managed. Somewhere between five and 20 percent of the country’s population gets the flu every year, which amounts to millions of cases. For most, the flu is a few days of feeling as if you’ve been hit by a truck. For some, flu leads to dangerous complications. What’s the difference, who’s at risk and how do you manage that risk? Read on.

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16
Dec
2010
Do You Know the Symptoms of Influenza?
Seasonal
Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:56 AM

Influenza (commonly called the "flu") is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. The information below describes common flu symptoms, how to protect yourself and those close to you from getting the flu, and what to do if you get sick with flu-like symptoms.

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21
Sep
2010
Flu Shot May Prevent Heart Attacks
Seasonal
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 08:20 AM

A flu shot can do more than just fight against influenza, a new study suggests. It may also fight against heart attacks.

 

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