Cold and Flu News

 

Time to Plan for Flu Season

I know it's only September, but flu season will be here before we know it, so it's time to start planning now. Unfortunately, the flu vaccine was not very

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Got a Cold? Maybe I Can Help

Colds are no fun, ever. And when you have a busy hectic schedule like most people, you usually can't just drop everything because you have a cold. So what

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What Does That Mean?

Have you ever gone to the doctor's office and left wondering what in the world he was talking about? A lot of medical professionals get so used to using

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Still Immune to the Flu After 90 Years

A new study published in the journal Nature on August 17th reveals that people who were alive during the 1918 flu pandemic are still immune to the virus today.

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Ready for College? 13 Things to Know Before You Go

Now that summer is coming to an end (not that it feels like it) it's time for the college students to head back to school. Whether you are just

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2008 - 09 Flu Vaccines Approved

The FDA has just approved the flu vaccine that will be used in the US for the 2008 - 09 flu season. There are six manufacturers of the flu

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Flu Vaccine May Not Prevent Pneumonia in Older Adults

A new study published in the journal Lancet has found that the effects of flu vaccination in preventing pneumonia may be less than previously thought. Pneumonia is a common

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Can My Pet Make Me Sick?

Pets are great. It is a well known fact that people who have pets are typically happier and live longer than those who don't. Pets can even make

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Not the Jalapenos!

On July 21st, the FDA identified a jalapeno at a produce distribution center in Texas that was contaminated with Salmonella saintpaul, which is the strain of Salmonella that has

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FDA: All Tomatoes Now Safe to Eat

If you are a fan of tomatoes (sorry, I am not), rejoice! The FDA has just cleared all types of tomatoes in the Salmonella outbreak and is letting consumers

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