Flu vaccine in plentiful supply (Jefferson County Journal)
Flu spreads around the world in seasonal epidemics, killing millions of people in pandemic years and hundreds of thousands in non-pandemic years. Three influenza pandemics occurred in the 20th century and killed tens of millions of people, with each of these pandemics being caused by the appearance of a new strain of the virus in humans. Often, these new strains result from the spread of an existing flu virus to humans from other animal species.
Flu vaccine in plentiful supply (Jefferson County Journal)
Flu shots are available, if you want them. And, the government hopes that many people do. Jefferson County Health Department officials say that influenza vaccines are in good supply in 2007, as opposed to some recent years when supplies were precious commodities.
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Cold and flu talk: Wash your hands of these misconceptions (The Argus Leader)
Joleen Thompson learned a tough lesson seven years ago. She got the flu, and so did her two young children - all at the same time. Thompson missed more than a week of work and could only go in half-days a week after that. It took awhile to snap back, says Thompson, early childhood director for Youth Enrichment Services.
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Shots plentiful as flu season kicks into high gear (The Tribune-Democrat)
Time to seek the flu fighters, inoculations against influenza, as the season begins in earnest. Fever, dry cough and runny nose, headache and muscle pain characterize influenza.
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Flu shot myths disarmed (London Free Press)
I know I'm supposed to get it. But it might hurt, or I might faint or it might make me sick. And besides, I don't really need it. Right? Wrong. (And wrong, wrong, wrong.)
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Plenty of flu vaccines available (San Antonio Express-News)
That nasty little bug called the flu is making its way into San Antonio now.
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Flu Shots for Kids (WANE-TV Fort Wayne)
Free flu vaccine for children is now available at the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health.
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Avoiding the Flu (Richmond.com)
With plenty of vaccine on hand this year, experts agree that just about everyone should get a flu shot.
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Calling in sick over a hangover? (Canada.com)
Hey, you. The one with the head-pounding, soul-sucking hangover. Don't even bother with the fake cough and sob story when calling in sick to work this morning. A new survey of 500 employers suggests the boss is hip to your booze-induced charade.
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Prevention is best, but if you get sick, here's what to do (The Wichita Eagle)
COLD AND FLU SEASON The common cold, predicts Wichita physician Brenda Schewe, will be the downfall of mankind. She doesn't mean that literally, of course. But just think about trying to plan Thanksgiving dinner, do the Christmas shopping and get the kids to all their appointments on time while you're fighting the sniffles, chills and a sore throat. Suddenly you see what Schewe means. And ...
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County urges preparation for flu pandemic (The Olympian)
Up to one-third of Thurston County office, hospital, government and other workers could be out for eight to 12 weeks in the event of a pandemic flu outbreak, county health officials said Tuesday.
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Flu vaccine in plentiful supply (Jefferson County Journal)
Colds and flu are often confused. Find out how to tell the difference between the common cold and the flu. The flu is preventable and treatable with the antiviral medication.
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