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Why The Flu Vaccine Is More Important Than Ever This Year

While social distancing and wearing masks kept the 2021-2022 flu season milder than pre-pandemic levels, experts who expect flu cases to rise this year as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, are urging people to get their flu vaccine to prevent the nation’s health care system from being overwhelmed by influenza and the pandemic.

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CDC Panel Recommends Older Adults Get Souped-Up Flu Vaccines

Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines because regular shots don’t provide them enough protection, a federal advisory panel said Wednesday.

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How Will COVID-19 Affect Flu Season?

With flu season fast approaching, health officials are urging the public to help contain the spread of influenza and avoid another outbreak amid the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. 

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COVID + Flu: This Is a Good Year to Get a Flu Shot

Flu season will look different this year, as the country grapples with a coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 172,000 people.

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Something Far Deadlier Than The Wuhan Virus Lurks Near You

There’s a deadly virus spreading from state to state. It preys on the most vulnerable, striking the sick and the old without mercy.

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Best Flu Hacks Every Traveler Should Know

While everyone wants to make the most of their vacation, travel can do a number on one’s health, and during flu season, the risk of feeling unwell is even higher.

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