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Flu-related deaths total 43 in San Diego County, a near-record
L.A. NOWThree more influenza-related deaths in San Diego County have pushed the seasonal total to 43, the second highest on record, county health officials reported Wednesday. But "on a positive note," new lab-confirmed flu cases declined for the fourth... -
The flu and you
Flu season is upon us, and it's been a rough one. If you haven't had the flu this winter, chances are you know someone who has. So, what should we do to keep ourselves from getting it? Some folks are packing their own "flu survival kits," while others are...Tags: Vitamin C, Rush University Medical Center, Preventative Medicine, Diseases and Illnesses, Disease Prevention
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Flu myths: Know your bug
The latest flu epidemic has many people in a near-panic. But it's important to know the difference between fact and fiction when it comes to fighting the influenza virus. "This is one of the worst flu seasons we've seen in Illinois in about a decade,"...
Tags: Preventative Medicine, Viral Diseases and Infections, Diseases and Illnesses, Disease Prevention, Chemical Industry
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Is the flu patrol giving you flu guilt?
A crowded Chicago cafe. Customers sit elbow to elbow. A man coughs. I turn my head toward the hacker. So do several others. Our eyes aim for him like bullets. Kill the germ spitter! The man ignores our glares, returns to studying his laptop...Tags: Bleep (euphemism), Viral Diseases and Infections, Flu, Allergies, Sneezing
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As L.A. awaits more influenza cases, other winter bugs on the rise
California hasn’t suffered from the flu as much as some other parts of the country have, with their hospital ERs clogged with patients struggling with fevers, breathing problems and other symptoms typical of influenza. But as public health...
Tags: Calicivirus, Diseases and Illnesses, Internists, Ear Infection, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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10 flu myths
I waited too long. It isn't worth it anymore for me to get the flu shot. Flu season still has many a week to thrive. It typically lasts from December through March. Getting a flu shot now will protect you for the rest of the season. I already had...
Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Preventative Medicine, Viral Diseases and Infections, Diseases and Illnesses
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Flu's impact diminishing in Aberdeen
As general manager of Palm Garden, Pete Burckhard had a choice of letting a sick chef work or closing the restaurant early. He made the decision to close. "You still have to do business, but you can't take the chance of infecting the public," he...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Dining and Drinking, Restaurants, Hospitals and Clinics, Viral Diseases and Infections
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How to Outrun the Flu
HealthMy running partner asked me if I'd been to New York City recently on business. "I'm trying not to go there right now," I answered. "Why?" she wondered. "I don't want to be around so many people, especially on the bus. I'm trying not to catch the flu."... -
Free flu shots to be offered Thursday and Friday in Allentown
Valley 610If your officemates have been dropping like flies from the flu like the rest of the world, the Allentown Health Bureau has good news. It's not too late to get a free flu shot. The shots will be offered at Alliance Hall at 245 N. Sixth St. on Thursday from... -
Officials: Flu on the downswing in city
Chicago's flu season is "winding down" after hitting its likely peak about a month ago, one of the city's top health officials said Friday. Dr. Julie Morita's statement came amid a fresh batch of flu-tracking data that showed a general decline in the...Tags: Health Organizations, Viral Diseases and Infections, Disease Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, Flu
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Health officials: Worst of flu season may be over
NEW YORK (AP) — The worst of the flu season appears to be over. The number of states reporting intense or widespread flu dropped again last week, U.S. health officials said Friday. The season started earlier than normal, spiking first in the...
Tags: Preventative Medicine, Drugs and Medicines, Flu, Disease Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses
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Hampton Roads flu season starting to taper off
The state Health Department reported the flu in Virginia at widespread status on Thursday for the eighth week straight. However, local health officials believe the season has peaked and the numbers are starting to drop. "It's dropping off markedly,"...
Tags: Preventative Medicine, Viral Diseases and Infections, Disease Prevention, Flu, Diseases and Illnesses
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Jan 28, 2013
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Feb 10, 2013
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Feb 9, 2013
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Feb 8, 2013
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