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Flu Vaccination and Care
Learn why you should get a flu vaccination every year, and what to do if you think you have the flu.
Answers to Common Questions About the Flu Vaccine
Getting an annual flu vaccine can protect you from getting sick, lessen the severity of the illness if you get the flu, and prevent you from spreading the high ...
Get a Flu Vaccine to Protect Yourself Against the Flu
It’s important to get a flu vaccination to protect yourself as the flu season begins. Your body typically takes up to two weeks to develop an immune response f ...
Think You Have the Flu? Try Virtual Care
It’s winter and you’re tired, coughing, and have a low fever. What do you do next? As the country settles into another flu season, it’s important to familiariz ...
Vacúnese contra la gripe y protéjase
Read in English Es importante vacunarse contra la gripe para estar protegidos cuando comienza la temporada de gripe. El cuerpo normalmente tarda hasta dos se ...
A Flu Vaccine Protects Mom, Fetus, and Infant
If you’re pregnant or plan to be, it’s important to get a flu vaccine every fall. According to Duke perinatologist Geeta Swamy, MD, the annual immunization off ...
How to Fight the Flu
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity most commonly peaks in the U.S. between December and February. Do you know how ...