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Though the US is about to hit the two-year mark of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, it's not the only infectious disease that should be on people's radars right now—the upcoming flu season (2021-2022), could be more severe than we've seen in the recent past. That information comes from Rochelle …

Though the US is about to hit the two-year mark of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, it's not the only infectious disease that should be on people's radars right now—the upcoming flu season (2021-2022), could be more severe than we've seen in the recent past. That information comes from Rochelle …

Quick question: Have you gotten your flu shot yet? If your answer is "yes," good for you; carry on. If your answer is "no," what are you waiting for? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone age six months and older (with just a few exceptions) …

Quick question: Have you gotten your flu shot yet? If your answer is "yes," good for you; carry on. If your answer is "no," what are you waiting for? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone age six months and older (with just a few exceptions) …

One of the most worrisome things about the flu—aside from the numerous symptoms—is that you can walk around with the virus without being aware that you’re infected. Unfortunately, that also means you can spread influenza to plenty of other people during this time without knowing you have the flu in …

One of the most worrisome things about the flu—aside from the gnarly symptoms—is that you can walk around with the virus without even knowing you're infected. Unfortunately, that also means you can spread influenza to plenty of other people during this time—again, without having a clue that you even have …

One of the most worrisome things about the flu—aside from the gnarly symptoms—is that you can walk around with the virus without even knowing you're infected. Unfortunately, that also means you can spread influenza to plenty of other people during this time—again, without having a clue that you even have …

Having a fever can be uncomfortable, upsetting, and even a little scary, especially these days. But, while the odds are pretty good that you've had a high temperature at some point in your life before, you may be a little fuzzy on what, exactly, causes fever in the first place. …

Having a fever can be uncomfortable, upsetting, and even a little scary, especially these days. But, while the odds are pretty good that you've had a high temperature at some point in your life before, you may be a little fuzzy on what, exactly, causes fever in the first place. …

When it comes to the flu shot, myths and misinformation abound—the most dangerous (and completely incorrect) claim being that you can actually get the flu from the flu shot. The thinking behind this—which isn't entirely incorrect—is because the flu shot itself contains the influenza virus. But not in a way …