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7 Flu shot facts

By Whitney Coy on Oct 1, 2011

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If you don’t want to get the flu (and who does?), you need to take steps to prevent it. Your best line of defense against this...
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How to protect yourself from the flu

By Christy Pogorelac on Oct 1, 2011

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The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by various strains of the influenza virus. Though the strains change from year to...
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The common cold vs. the flu: What's the difference?

By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Oct 1, 2011

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You wake up in the morning with a cough, congestion and general malaise. You know you’re getting sick, but with what? Learn how to...
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5 Ways to protect your family from the flu

By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Oct 1, 2011

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The only thing that’s worse than getting sidelined with the flu is your entire family getting sidelined, too. As another flu...
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Seasonal flu basics

By Whitney Coy on Oct 1, 2011

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Getting the flu is awful, and it can be very dangerous. The best way to avoid the flu is to educate yourself about it. Here are some...
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6 Steps to keep your home germ-free this flu season

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The best way to avoid getting the flu is by getting the flu shot. Keeping your home germ-free this flu season can help, too. Follow...
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The flu shot & pregnancy

By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Oct 1, 2011

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Even if you hate shots or you’re wary of vaccines, pregnancy is the time to put those fears aside. It’s not just your own health...
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Do you need a flu shot?

By Christy Pogorelac on Oct 1, 2011

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If you have achy muscles, fatigue, fever, chills, headache and stuffy nose, chances are you have the flu. At this point, one of the...
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How to prevent & treat the flu

By Christy Pogorelac on Oct 1, 2011

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Fall means it's time to begin preparations for the holidays, plan gatherings with family and friends, enjoy first snowfalls -- and...
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Meningococcal disease

By Jessica Smith on Aug 1, 2011

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Meningococcal disease is an infection that consumes the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord; it also can cause infection in...
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When does my child receive the meningitis vaccine?

By Jessica Smith on Apr 7, 2011

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Meningitis is a serious condition that affects 3,000 Americans every year -- 30 percent of of them children and young adults....
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Meningitis vaccine schedule

By Jessica Smith on Apr 7, 2011

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Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening condition caused by bacteria that infect the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal...
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Teens & meningitis

By Jessica Smith on Apr 7, 2011

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As if puberty, self esteem, drugs, alcohol and the Internet weren’t enough, we parents have yet another worry when it comes to our...
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What is bacterial meningitis?

By Jessica Smith on Apr 6, 2011
Imagine the worst migraine you’ve ever had. Now add achy muscles, a stiff neck, vomiting and a fever. While this sounds like a bad...
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Understanding the meningitis vaccine

By Jessica Smith on Apr 6, 2011

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Many Americans are unaware of vaccines that prevent two out of the three most common types of meningococcal disease. These vaccines...
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Bacterial vs. viral meningitis

By Jessica Smith on Apr 6, 2011

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Meningitis occurs when the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord become infected and inflamed. Both the viral...
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What is meningitis?

By Jessica Smith on Apr 5, 2011

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Meningitis, aka spinal meningitis, is an inflammation of the meninges -- the system of membranes that surround and protect the...
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Symptoms of meningitis

By Jessica Smith on Apr 5, 2011

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When meningitis strikes, it can feel like your typical run-of-the-mill bad headache or flu. But the difference is that it’s an...
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Adult vaccines: Olympic Gold Medalist Mia Hamm raising health awareness

By Linda Melone, CSCS on Oct 5, 2010

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Gold medalist and soccer superstar Mia Hamm does it all. She's not only a busy mom but she's now raising awareness about the...
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What you need to know about immunizations

By Sarah Kelsey on Sep 7, 2010

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Immunization is a controversial topic. Deciding what’s right for you – given all of the information available – can feel...

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7 Flu shot facts

How to protect yourself from the flu

The common cold vs. the flu: What's the difference?

5 Ways to protect your family from the flu

Seasonal flu basics

6 Steps to keep your home germ-free this flu season

The flu shot & pregnancy

Do you need a flu shot?

How to prevent & treat the flu

Meningococcal disease

When does my child receive the meningitis vaccine?

Meningitis vaccine schedule

Teens & meningitis

What is bacterial meningitis?

Understanding the meningitis vaccine

Bacterial vs. viral meningitis

What is meningitis?

Symptoms of meningitis

Adult vaccines: Olympic Gold Medalist Mia Hamm raising health awareness

What you need to know about immunizations

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