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A 4-Year-Old Girl’s Sudden Blindness Is A Tragic Reminder Of Why Everyone Should Get The Flu Shot
A 4-year-old Iowa girl’s tragic bout with the flu should remind everyone why getting vaccinated is so important. Her family says that the unvaccinated girl’s infection led to serious neurological complications that have left her blind, perhaps permanently.
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Despite Child Flu Deaths, U.S. Government Refuses To Vaccinate Children Detained In Border Camps
Families detained along the U.S.-Mexico border in cramped holding centres are being left completely vulnerable to the flu, CNBC reported last week. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is currently not vaccinating detainees against the viral disease, nor do they plan to before the upcoming flu season in the country.
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You’re (Probably) Sneezing Wrong
There’s a good chance you’ve had at least one disgusting cold this winter. And if you’re the least bit courteous, you probably took steps to keep from spreading your misery to others, whether by staying at home, washing your hands regularly, or minding where you coughed and sneezed. But if you’re the kind of person…
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We Now Have A New Drug To Treat The Flu
The flu vaccine remains the best proactive way to protect yourself and your loved ones from the influenza virus. But there’s now a new weapon available against the nasty disease. On Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration in the U.S. announced their approval of a new antiviral treatment for the flu, said to be the…