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Why doctors fire patients: The great vaccine debate
Tribune Media ServicesA recent headline in the Wall Street Journal noted, "More doctors dismissing patients who refuse vaccines for their children." This story was especially interesting to me, as I now only accept new patients who plan to vaccinate their children. This was...Tags: American Academy of Pediatrics, Autism, Chemical Industry, Drugs and Medicines, Health
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Flu-related deaths total 43 in San Diego County, a near-record
L.A. NOWThree more influenza-related deaths in San Diego County have pushed the seasonal total to 43, the second highest on record, county health officials reported Wednesday. But "on a positive note," new lab-confirmed flu cases declined for the fourth... -
Flu myths: Know your bug
The latest flu epidemic has many people in a near-panic. But it's important to know the difference between fact and fiction when it comes to fighting the influenza virus. "This is one of the worst flu seasons we've seen in Illinois in about a decade,"...
Tags: Tamiflu (drug), Chemical Industry, Symptoms, Chills, Diseases and Illnesses
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Ravens won't let flu take them down
The worst flu outbreak in a decade hasn't spared the Ravens or other NFL players during the playoff season.
Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis was recovering from the flu while playing the Denver Broncos last week, while owner Steve Bisciotti couldn't make the...Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Flu, Washington Redskins, Sports Illustrated
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As L.A. awaits more influenza cases, other winter bugs on the rise
California hasn’t suffered from the flu as much as some other parts of the country have, with their hospital ERs clogged with patients struggling with fevers, breathing problems and other symptoms typical of influenza. But as public health...
Tags: Symptoms, Common Cold, Diseases and Illnesses, Premature Birth, Flu
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10 flu myths
I waited too long. It isn't worth it anymore for me to get the flu shot. Flu season still has many a week to thrive. It typically lasts from December through March. Getting a flu shot now will protect you for the rest of the season. I already had...
Tags: Chemical Industry, Diseases and Illnesses, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Preventative Medicine, Flu
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Flu's impact diminishing in Aberdeen
As general manager of Palm Garden, Pete Burckhard had a choice of letting a sick chef work or closing the restaurant early. He made the decision to close. "You still have to do business, but you can't take the chance of infecting the public," he...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Symptoms, Dining and Drinking, Diseases and Illnesses, Lifestyle and Leisure
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How to Outrun the Flu
HealthMy running partner asked me if I'd been to New York City recently on business. "I'm trying not to go there right now," I answered. "Why?" she wondered. "I don't want to be around so many people, especially on the bus. I'm trying not to catch the flu."... -
Free flu shots to be offered Thursday and Friday in Allentown
Valley 610If your officemates have been dropping like flies from the flu like the rest of the world, the Allentown Health Bureau has good news. It's not too late to get a free flu shot. The shots will be offered at Alliance Hall at 245 N. Sixth St. on Thursday from... -
Officials: Flu on the downswing in city
Chicago's flu season is "winding down" after hitting its likely peak about a month ago, one of the city's top health officials said Friday. Dr. Julie Morita's statement came amid a fresh batch of flu-tracking data that showed a general decline in the...Tags: Symptoms, Health Organizations, Diseases and Illnesses, Flu, Disease Prevention
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Health officials: Worst of flu season may be over
NEW YORK (AP) — The worst of the flu season appears to be over. The number of states reporting intense or widespread flu dropped again last week, U.S. health officials said Friday. The season started earlier than normal, spiking first in the...
Tags: Pneumonia, Drugs and Medicines, Diseases and Illnesses, Preventative Medicine, Flu
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Hampton Roads flu season starting to taper off
The state Health Department reported the flu in Virginia at widespread status on Thursday for the eighth week straight. However, local health officials believe the season has peaked and the numbers are starting to drop. "It's dropping off markedly,"...
Tags: Bill Berg, Health, Diseases and Illnesses, Preventative Medicine, Flu
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Jan 28, 2013
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Jan 16, 2013
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Feb 10, 2013
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Feb 9, 2013
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Feb 8, 2013
|Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press
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