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Top 5 Reasons Why the Flu Vaccine Saves Lives

December 16, 2024 - It is not an exaggeration to say that the flu vaccine is a life-saving tool that reduces illness, prevents complications, and protects vulnerable populations. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that as many as 50,000 Americans die from flu-related complications each year. Many of these deaths could have been prevented had […]
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Is Flu Season Over? Staying Protected Against Viruses in the Tridemic

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May 4, 2023 - Spring is here! This time of year, we may start to wonder whether flu season is truly over. While seasonal influenza activity has peaked and remains low nationally, it’s important to remain vigilant in protecting yourself and your family against other circulating viruses, such as COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Additionally, as news of […]
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What You Should Know About the Recommended Childhood Vaccinations Schedule

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April 25, 2023 - When you visit your pediatrician, you may talk about the recommended childhood vaccination schedule. Here, we address how the childhood vaccination schedule is made, updates on the current recommendations, and the impact of the recommendations on required immunizations for daycare and school. But first, why do children need vaccines anyway? Vaccines let our bodies learn […]
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Vaccine Equity with the Autism Society of America

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April 21, 2023 - This April, Families Fighting Flu joins the Autism Society of America to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, recognizing the diverse and varied experiences across the Autism spectrum. The Autism Society of America works every day to create connections, empowering everyone within the Autism community with the resources they need to live fully. With 1 in 36 […]
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Flu and Sepsis Facts You Need to Know

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April 19, 2023 - There are many complications that can come with the flu, but one of the most serious is sepsis, the body’s life-threatening response to infection. Any kind of infection (including the flu) can cause sepsis.; When sepsis occurs, it is considered a medical emergency and must be treated immediately. According to the Sepsis Alliance, doctors have […]
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Removing Flu Vaccine Barriers for Ethnic Minority Groups

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April 12, 2023 - A recent CDC report showed that flu hospitalization rates were nearly 80 percent higher among Black adults than White adults from 2009–2022. The flu is highly contagious, even deadly, for anyone – regardless of age, race, or health status, and the flu vaccination is the best way to protect against the flu. But the reality […]
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How Respiratory Viruses (Flu, RSV) Impact Families

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April 4, 2023 - Flu and other viruses, such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are a huge part of our lives that we cannot ignore. They impact our health, disrupt our daily routine, and can even have long-term or fatal outcomes. Flu and RSV are serious diseases, and we are all at risk, regardless of age, gender, health status, […]
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The History of the Flu Vaccine

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March 29, 2023 - The flu vaccine is safe and has been around for decades. In fact, did you know it dates back to the 1940s and has continued to evolve with medicine over the years? As the vaccine continues to improve, all vaccine ingredients are tested for safety before they are manufactured meaning each vaccine is extremely safe. […]
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Flu Vaccine & Cancer: Should You Get Vaccinated?

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March 27, 2023 - Going through cancer treatment is hard enough. It takes a physical and mental toll on all those who are going through it (and their loved ones). Not to mention, after undergoing treatment, there’s always the fear of the unknown about if the treatment worked, and if the cancer will return. One added worry that cancer […]
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Fighting Flu Together: Know Your Flu Testing Options

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March 16, 2023 - The 2022-2023 influenza (flu) season has been unpredictable, hitting earlier than usual with high rates of hospitalizations across the country, and with more than 115 pediatric deaths. The flu is serious and impacts everyone in our communities. It is still one of the deadliest vaccine-preventable diseases in the U.S. While the flu is widespread, it […]
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As Spring Blooms, The Flu Threat Still Looms

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March 14, 2023 - After a long winter and one of the worst flu seasons we’ve seen in several years, many of us are ready for spring. College kids are heading to Spring Break. Families will be gathering for holidays like Easter and Passover. Warmer temperatures mean heading outside for kid and adult sporting events and other gatherings. But […]
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