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Flu or False
Test your knowledge about this vital annual vaccine.
True or False:
- If you received a flu shot last year, you don’t need to get another one
- Everyone should get a flu shot
- A flu shot is the only way to protect yourself against the flu
Coronavirus and the Flu: A Looming Double Threat
The two could come together, making things worse—or our new hygiene habits may actually reduce the flu’s spread
Common Illnesses Kids Pick Up in School
Does it ever seem like your school-age child brings home a new infection every few weeks? Kids get a lot of wonderful things in school—math and reading skills, development of social skills to make friends and cooperate with others, learning how to be disciplined and independent—to name just a few. But the unfortunate reality is that school can be a hotspot for bacteria and viruses and a source for lots of common kid illnesses, especially for younger school-age kids whose immune systems are still maturing.
Is it Influenza (Flu), a Cold, or Whooping Cough?
Know the differences, the symptoms of each and what to expect.
Here's what you should know about the flu season this year
This year's flu season is already the most widespread on record since health officials began keeping track 13 years ago, and has already caused the deaths of more children than what normally would be expected at this time of the year, federal health officials have said. What can I do to avoid getting sick?