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Flu Symptoms vs. Cold Symptoms
The common cold and the flu are both contagious respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. They share many symptoms, but they… infants. Get a prescription (if it’s the flu). Antibiotics won’t kill cold or flu viruses. However, if you have the flu, your doctor may prescribe…
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Flu Risks and Chronic Conditions
Chronic health conditions can increase your risk of being hospitalized with influenza (the flu). Getting an annual flu vaccine is… though COVID-19 has taken focus away from the flu, it is just as important as ever to protect yourself from the flu. Flu pandemics have…
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Flu Myths
The flu is something to take seriously. But it’s important to sort out fact from fiction to stay healthy… people. Myth #3: You won’t get the flu if you get the flu vaccine. The flu vaccine helps to prevent the flu. Every year, its purpose…
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Flu Complications Risk Greater for Minority Groups
People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized when they have the flu. They are… a flu shot. Questions to ask your doctor Can I get the flu vaccine? How do I know if I have the flu? Am I…
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Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy
Not only is getting a flu shot safe for pregnant women, but it will also help to protect both you… flu shot (vaccine) at any time (or trimester) of their pregnancy. A flu shot not only helps prevent you from getting the flu, but it…
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Stomach Flu (Gastroenteritis)
Gastroenteritis is a medical term for a stomach virus. Many people call it the stomach flu. It can strike anyone… to provide a stool sample. This is to rule out other health problems. Can a stomach virus be prevented or avoided? A flu shot will…
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Avian Flu (Bird Flu)
Avian flu is a virus that is spread from bird to bird. In rare cases, certain strains of the virus… What is avian flu? Avian flu (also called Avian influenza A or bird flu) is a virus that is spread from bird to bird…
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Preventing the Flu
The flu is a viral infection that can lead to serious diseases, such as pneumonia. That’s why it’s important to… Influenza (also called “the flu”) is a viral infection in the nose, throat, and lungs. About 10% to 20% of Americans get the flu…
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familydoctor.org Flu Toolkit
This digital messaging guide helps family doctors fight the spread of seasonal influenza… The goal of #FamilyDocsFightFlu is to increase awareness of the flu and promote vaccination. As a member of the health care community, you have a crucial role in amplifying the #FamilyDocsFightFlu…
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Cold and Flu
Follow this chart for information about how to treat the symptoms of a cold or the flu and how to… Follow this chart for information about how to treat the symptoms of a cold or the flu and how to know when to see a…
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Colds and the Flu
Learn about the symptoms of and treatments for colds and the flu… What is a cold and what is the flu? A cold and the flu are viral infections. They both affect your respiratory system. This includes your throat, nose, airway and lungs. It…
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Complete Guide to Flu Vaccines
The best way to protect yourself from the seasonal flu is with the flu vaccine. Read our complete guide and… According to the Centers for Disease Control, flu viruses or influenza have accounted for 9.4 to 41 million illnesses in the U.S. every year…
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Combat Cold and Flu Season
Cold and flu season usually begins when the weather starts to cool. You can take steps to help protect your… Cold and flu season often begins in October as the weather outside starts to turn cold. It can last until May. Each year, it's…
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Doc, Do I Have the “Stomach Flu”?
For healthy adults, the symptoms of gastroenteritis are usually mild. In most cases, you don’t need to see a doctor… Two days before he came in for an office visit, my patient Jake (not his real name) started having stomach cramps and a low-grade…
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Do I Have COVID-19 or the Flu?
COVID-19 and the flu have many symptoms in common. It can be tricky to know which you have. But there… If you find yourself feeling under the weather with a fever, body aches, and other symptoms, you may wonder what’s making you feel so bad…
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Ovarian Cyst
An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in or on a person’s ovary. It is very common. Many times, these… Overview What is an ovarian cyst? An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in or on a person’s ovary. The ovaries are part of the…
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Benign Breast Conditions
A breast cyst is a fluid-filled sac inside the breast. Breast cysts are common in women. They might cause a… What is a breast cyst? A breast cyst is a fluid-filled sac (like a tiny balloon) inside the breast. Breast cysts are common in women. They might cause a…
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Kidney Cysts
Kidney cysts are sacs filled with fluid that form in the kidneys. These small, oval or round sacs are almost… What are kidney cysts? The kidneys remove waste from your blood. They do this by filtering the blood and making urine. As people get…
