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Why People With Diabetes Need a Flu Shot
If you have any form of diabetes, even if it’s well-controlled, it is strongly recommend you get the flu vaccine. Here’s why.
How to Prepare for Flu Season in the Time of COVID-19
What will this flu season be like with COVID-19 also in mix? An infectious disease specialist shares what we know so far and steps you can take to protect yourself and others
Why You Definitely Need to Get a Flu Shot This Year
With the coronavirus pandemic extending in to flu season, it’s going to be more important than ever to get a flu vaccine.
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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.
Is It Safe to Get Vaccines If I Have Multiple Sclerosis?
Preventing infection through vaccination is important for people with MS. But there are a few nuances to be aware of.
Should I Get the Flu Nasal Spray for My Kids (Or Is It Not As Good)?
They complain in advance (if you tell them)! You have to bribe them. And they cry. But does that mean you should just get your kids the nasal flu vaccine instead of the shot? Frank Esper, MD, explains why this isn’t the best strategy to protect them this flu season.
Can You Get a Flu Shot If You’re Allergic to Eggs?
People with egg allergies were once advised to avoid the flu vaccine. Today, anyone with an egg allergy can a flu shot, but there are caveats. Learn more, including which rare reaction does rule out the flu vaccine.
What To Do Now if Your Asthma is Worse in Winter
Cold weather and asthma often don’t play nice together. A pulmonologist offers up simple ways to protect yourself if your asthma is worse in winter.
Why Cleveland Clinic Supports Vaccination
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.
