Why you’re actually more likely to get sick by going out in the cold

This brings new meaning to under the weather. With flu cases climbing this winter season rapidly and record low temps on the ...

Why so many people are getting sick this flu season

WASHINGTON — The flu is spreading rapidly across much of the United States this winter. Doctors say the flu can make people feel very sick and that symptoms often show up suddenly after someone is ...
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Build your immunity: The benefits of getting a flu vaccine

Vaccines are an important part of modern medicine, helping to build up a person's immunity and protect them from illness, ...

A ‘super flu’ strain is making everyone sick. Is this year’s vaccine effective?

A fast-spreading new flu strain is gaining a reputation as a monstrous “super flu.” The mutation of influenza A(H3N2) called subclade K is driving up infections across the country, including in New ...
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How to cut your chances of getting sick from respiratory viruses this winter

CNN — (CNN) — Who’s tired of being sick? Me, definitely. So many family members, friends and coworkers would raise their hands right now, too, if I asked them. Since temperatures dropped across the ...
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5 best ways to avoid getting sick with measles, according to experts

Measles cases in the United States hit a sobering milestone this week. As of Wednesday, when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last updated its weekly count, 1,288 cases have been ...