Tag: flu vaccine

Closeup of person getting a flu shot.

6 Tips To Prep for Flu Season

Get vaccinated, consider wearing a mask and stock your medicine cabinet

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Here’s How Dangerous the Flu Can Be

Influenza puts stress on your body and can lead to serious conditions like pneumonia or stroke

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Why You Need a Flu Shot (and When To Get It)

Prevention is best against this serious illness

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What You Need To Know About Flu Strains

There are three antigenic types of influenza, but A and B are responsible for our flu season

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July 5, 2023/Infectious Disease

How Are Vaccines Developed and How Do They Work?

They can stop an infection before it gets you sick or prevent you from becoming seriously sick

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September 14, 2022/Children's Health

Does My Child Need a Flu Shot This Year?

Getting vaccinated prevents the spread of illness

Person is getting a flu shot at a clinic by a nurse.

Can the Flu Shot Give You the Flu?

The vaccine is a safe, effective way to prevent influenza — and it won’t give you the virus

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July 24, 2022/Heart Health

Can the Flu Trigger a Heart Attack?

Inflammation caused by the influenza virus can lead to deadly heart complications

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Tamiflu: Is It Best To Help You Fight the Flu?

The antiviral medication can help curb symptoms and shorten recovery time

Sick before flu shot

Is Getting a Flu Shot While Sick Risky?

Here's when you should — and shouldn't — postpone your annual flu shot

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