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Flu Season: What You Need To Know

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When Is the Best Time To Get Your Flu Shot?

Rolling up your sleeve in September or October is ideal — but it’s never too late to get your flu shot

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Can You Die From the Flu? What To Know About Severe Influenza

Life-threatening complications include sepsis, stroke, pneumonia and more

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Can the Flu Trigger a Heart Attack?

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

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Flu Season: A Timeline for the Start, Peak and End

It typically starts in October and winds down in early spring, with cases at their highest in the middle of winter

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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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What’s the Difference Between RSV, the Flu and COVID-19?

It comes down to a wheeze, a fever and long-term effects

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Tamiflu: When It Can Help and What To Know About Taking It

This antiviral medication can help curb symptoms and may shorten recovery time

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How Long Are You Contagious With the Flu?

You may be spreading the flu virus before your symptoms start and up to a week after

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