Cold and Flu News

 

Make Your New Year's Resolution Stick This Year

It's that time of year again. Time to set some goals and resolve to do better this year. But most of us forget about those resolutions at some point

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Tamiflu May Not Protect Against the Flu This Year

The CDC is reporting that at least one strain of flu that is circulating this year is resistant to the antiviral drug Tamiflu (oseltamivir). Of the 50 samples tested,

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Can Food Protect You From a Cold?

We are told all the time about how eating right and staying active will keep us healthy. But how does this really work? And does it just mean a

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Healthcare Worker's Flu Vaccination Day

Friday, Dec. 12th has been designated as Healthcare Worker's Flu Vaccination Day by the CDC. Healthcare workers who come into direct contact with patients are at high risk for

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Today is Seniors' Flu Vaccination Day

The CDC has designated today, Dec. 11th, as Seniors' Flu Vaccination Day. It is a reminder to everyone over the age of 65 to get your flu shot. Even

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My Take on Nasal Saline Spray

I don't know about you, but ever since I had kids, I have tried to reduce the amount of medication that all of us use. I got used to

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How Clean Is Your Home?

Whether your house is always spotless or you can barely get around all the stuff, there are likely germs lurking in places that you haven't even considered. This is

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I am Thankful For...

This Thanksgiving, as I reflect on the past year, I feel very thankful for how far our healthcare system has come. It definitely needs work, I'm not saying the

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Google vs. CDC?

For years, the CDC has been the go-to source for tracking flu activity in the United States. Now it seems that the world's largest search engine, Google, is entering

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The Flu Has Arrived in the US

While it is early in flu season, several states are already reporting sporadic levels of flu activity. Check back here every week during flu season to see how active

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