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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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Tips to Keep Kids Healthy During the Tripledemic

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March 9, 2023 - According to a recent article from Yale Medicine, FLU and RSV are on the decline (but COVID-19 is once again on the rise) however, we are still in the midst of a ‘Tripledemic’ with respiratory viruses hitting hard. How do we keep our children healthy, even If it feels like everyone around us is sick? […]
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Flu is a Family Affair: How to Protect Your Family This Flu Season

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February 28, 2023 - By Angie Wehrkamp, Sponsored by GSK, Flu is a Family Affair Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that can cause mild to severe illness but can sometimes lead to hospitalization and even death. It can spread easily through coughing, sneezing and respiratory secretions.1 Every flu season is a heartbreaking reminder of […]
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Heart to Heart: Protecting Yourself from the Flu When You Have Heart Disease

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February 22, 2023 - It is extremely important that those with heart disease receive an annual flu shot. Unfortunately, people with heart conditions are more likely to become very sick if they get the flu. The good news is that the annual flu vaccination can help prevent complications, hospitalization, and even death. Complications from the flu are more likely […]
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Celebrating Black Health Heroes Fighting Flu

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February 17, 2023 - Keith C. Ferdinand, MD This flu season, the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention hosted the Million Hearts® Stakeholders Flu Vaccination Campaign. This campaign supported flu education, offering resources to educate communities on the importance of receiving an annual flu vaccine. Part of the resources included PSAs from their spokespeople. One of the […]
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Understanding the Different Types of Flu Viruses – and How to Protect Against Them

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February 15, 2023 - We all know the ABCs – but do you know the ABCs of flu? There are four types of influenza viruses: A, B, C, and D. Influenza A and B viruses cause seasonal epidemics (also known as flu season) almost every winter in the United States, per the CDC. Why is this important to know? […]
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I (Think) I Have the Flu…Now What Do I Do?

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February 10, 2023 - It has happened to most of us; we are enjoying a get-together with family and/or friends, and a few days later, we get the dreaded text…someone has the flu. You have been exposed to influenza, so now what? How long do I wait for symptoms? When do I test? What happens if I test positive? […]
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Facts on Flu During Pregnancy: Protecting Yourself and Your Baby

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February 3, 2023 - Having a baby can be a very exciting but also stressful experience. Keeping track of appointments, sonograms, staying healthy, and getting all the baby gear, necessities, and diapers can be a lot to remember. But one important thing not to forget is getting vaccinated against influenza (the flu) each year. It’s the single most important […]
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Scrolling Social Media: Where to Find Accurate Information on Flu

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January 27, 2023 - In the age of social media, false information and misinformation spreads quickly. It is so important to ensure you are finding factual information online–especially regarding health–including the flu and the flu vaccine. Check out the following flu facts and credible sources where you can always get factual accurate information. Families Fighting Flu Website Families Fighting […]
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3 Steps to Fight the Flu: Vaccinate, Test, Treat

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January 20, 2023 - “It’s ‘Just’ the Flu” “That Will Never Happen to my Child” “I Don’t Need a Flu Shot” We all have a lot on our plates, especially kicking off the new year. We often put things on the back burner or tell ourselves it will be OK if you miss a task. But one task that […]
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Flu on the Rise: Understanding This Year’s Flu Season

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January 18, 2023 - Seasonal influenza (flu) activity is elevated across the country. The CDC is estimating that there have already been at least 20 million illnesses, 210,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths from the flu so far this season. And that includes 61 reported pediatric deaths. As the flu continues to quickly gain traction this season earlier than usual, […]
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