Flu season begins in earnest in November. So that means that it’s best to make sure you and your family get your flu vaccines by the end of October — or as soon as the flu shot is available, a new report says.
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Why Cleveland Clinic Supports Vaccination (Infographic)
Cleveland Clinic completely supports vaccination. Harmful myths about vaccines have been scientifically debunked in rigorous ways. Yet approximately 42,000 adults and 300 children in the United States die each year from vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines are one of this era’s greatest healthcare achievements.
Why the Benefits of the Flu Vaccine Far Outweigh the Risks
Because of vaccines, the frequency of diseases like polio has declined so much that the general public has forgotten their impact — and may take for granted the benefit these vaccines provide.
Hate Shots? They’re the Best Method for the Flu Vaccine
If you have an aversion to needles, you may like to get your flu vaccine as a nasal spray. But medical experts are advising against getting this kind of vaccine for the flu this year.
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7 Answers on Tamiflu: Is It Best to Help You Fight Flu?
Although Tamiflu can reduce the flu by roughly 1 to 2 days, the flu vaccine is still the best option for fighting flu. A doctor answers your questions about Tamiflu.
Don’t Let Flu Bring You 2 Weeks of Misery
Knowing the facts will not only prevent flu from sidelining you this fall and winter. It may also be lifesaving for those you love who are at high risk of complications.
Don’t Buy Into These Vaccine Myths
Few breakthroughs have been as beneficial as vaccines. So why is there so much misinformation out there about them? Don’t believe the myths.
When Young Adults Get Flu Shots, Older Adults Benefit Best
Your annual flu shot protects the older adults around you from getting the bug — people who are at higher risk of getting severely ill, a new study says.
Get Your Cold, Flu Symptoms Checked Out While You’re Shopping
A new option that offers a face-to-face teleconference visit with a doctor is popping up in neighborhood drugstores and grocery stores. These telemedicine healthcare kiosks are a budget-friendly alternative to the walk-in clinics run by drugstore pharmacies. “Telemedicine kiosks are currently being used to diagnose and treat simple, acute illnesses, such as colds and flu, … Read More
How to Keep Holiday Scents From Causing Asthma Attacks
For many people, the smells of a cinnamon- or pine-scented candle or a freshly cut tree evokes good memories. But for some people, those well-known aromas present a serious health risk. Decorations that fill your home with holiday scents can jump-start nasal congestion, sneezing and a runny nose in just about anyone. But, the health … Read More