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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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From Testing to Treatment: Why Flu Testing is Essential

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November 21, 2022 - How many times have you heard someone say, “oh, it’s probably just the flu” after feeling sick? The truth is, the flu is an incredibly serious illness that causes hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths each year in the U.S. alone. In fact, young and even healthy individuals can have […]
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Prepare & Protect: The Importance of Flu Vaccines For Our Family

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November 15, 2022 - Staying up to date with vaccinations and yearly checkups have always been a priority in my family. With my mother having worked in science, my grandfather as a pharmacist, and my grandmother as a nurse, we have always been a health and science-oriented family. Being vaccinated became an even greater priority in all of our […]
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5 Tips for Preparing Children for Flu Vaccinations

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November 9, 2022 - Many of us have been in this situation before: you have talked to your son or daughter about the importance of getting a flu vaccine, explained what will happen once you get to the office or pharmacy, and they are confident when they walk in. But then they may lose that confidence once they see […]
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Getting Your Child Their Flu Shot Now is More Important Than Ever

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October 24, 2022 - Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, while people were wearing masks and social distancing, flu case rates were strikingly low. However, as we remained indoors, and children participated in remote learning, an unforeseeable consequence occurred: childhood vaccination rates declined. Receiving routine vaccinations is imperative to children’s health as it helps their immune systems learn to identify and […]
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Flu Treatment at Home

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September 1, 2022 - If you’re sick with the flu, there are plenty of options to treat yourself or your loved ones at home. While you do need to be cautious about potential complications, and we always recommend confirming a flu diagnosis with a diagnostic test, there are some easy ways to feel better: Rest Hydratation Sleep Fuel your […]
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Can My Child Get Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines at the Same Time?

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August 15, 2022 - Yes! While we always recommend you talk to your child’s healthcare provider first, children can safely receive their first, second, or booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccine at the same time as they get their flu vaccine.  Here are some reasons why:  It’s common for children to get multiple vaccines at once.  We have so […]
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Plan your Flu Vaccines

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August 1, 2022 - It may seem early, but NOW is the time to make a plan for flu vaccination. While there are still concerns about the spread of COVID-19, we also need to prepare for the arrival of seasonal flu – another potentially deadly virus. Here are some tips to make sure you plan for your entire family […]
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Flu Vaccine and the Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease

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July 22, 2022 - We advocate for annual flu vaccination for the simplest of reasons; to keep you and your loved ones out of the hospital and away from serious health risks. When we think about those serious health risks it’s easy to dismiss that there are risks to your health long after you have recovered from a serious […]
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Back to School and Flu Vaccines

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July 15, 2022 - Sorry to remind you, but summer is almost over and school will start soon! Along with concerns about the spread of COVID-19, we all need to prepare for the arrival of seasonal flu – another potentially deadly virus. The good news is that we can prepare now to have better outcomes this flu season. Why […]
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Can you Get Flu and COVID-19 at the Same Time?

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July 13, 2022 - “Flurona” is not a new type of COVID-19 or flu, it’s when people have both viruses at the same time. It’s not common for people to have both viruses at once, but it certainly can happen. When you get sick, your immune system is working hard to make sure that you get better. But, during […]
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