The novel coronavirus is 10 times more deadly than swine flu, which caused a global pandemic in 2009, the World Health Organization said Monday, stressing…
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Virtual reality could help flu vaccination rates
Using a virtual reality simulation to show how flu spreads and its impact on others could be a way to encourage more people to get…
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The startlingly high cost of the ‘free’ flu shot
In the Byzantine world of health care pricing, most people wouldn’t expect that the ubiquitous flu shot could be a prime example of how the…
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Should you get the flu shot? What to know about the 2019-20 flu season
CDC wants you to get a flu shot before it’s too late Warning of a potentially severe flu season, the Centers for Disease Control recommends…
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Flu vaccine reduces risk of dying for elderly intensive care patients
It appears that an influenza vaccine does not just work when it comes to influenza. A new study shows that elderly people who have been…
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Women’s stronger immune response to flu vaccination diminishes with age
Women tend to have a greater immune response to a flu vaccination compared to men, but their advantage largely disappears as they age and their…
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Half of pregnant women put their babies at risk by missing the flu jab
Half of pregnant women put their babies at risk by missing the flu jab… and this year’s uptake could be even lower, experts predict Free…
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Children’s Hospital Places Temporary Ban On Children Under 12 Visiting Patients To Curb Spread Of The Flu
The Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin announced on Monday that a temporary ban will be placed on children under the age of 12 from visiting patients…
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Flu has arrived for the holidays, CDC head says
(HealthDay)—The flu has ramped up in time for Christmas, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. Just last week,…
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