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What are Superbugs? A HealthCentral Explainer

by ATsai on Cold & Flu
Tuesday, September 04 2012

UPDATED 3/6/2013: Superbugs sound like they should be characters in a comic book, but, in fact, they are real-life bacteria that have become increasingly resistant to antibiotics. Hospitals and nursing homes used to be the only places where they seemed spread, but more recently, outbreaks have been traced to gyms and day care centers. What... Read more Chevron

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Is it Still Worth Getting the Flu Vaccine This Season?

by ATsai on Cold & Flu
Tuesday, March 16 2010

Even though we’re well into March, and allergy season is right around the corner (or already at the door), Ruth Carrico, assistant professor, school of public health and information sciences, University of Louisville, says the flu vaccine is still recommended for everyone. “People say, ‘Why would I want to be immunized if the... Read more Chevron

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It's National Influenza Week

by ATsai on Cold & Flu
Monday, January 11 2010

Read up on the signs and symptoms of H1N1, know how to treat a fever and other flu symptoms, and when to seek medical help due to fluid loss. For tips on flu prevention, click here. Don't forget to read what our experts are saying!

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