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Beware fake flu treatments, FDA warns
(HealthDay)—With the height of flu season here, the U.S Food and Drug Administration warns consumers to avoid fraudulent products that claim to prevent, treat or cure the flu.
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Feb 04, 2013 |
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Flu still widespread but easing in some states, CDC says
(HealthDay)—Continuing a trend that emerged late last month, flu activity remains high across the United States but there are reports that the number of infections may be leveling off in some regions of ...
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Feb 04, 2013 |
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Will climate change mean worse flu seasons?
(HealthDay)—Mild winters where few people catch the flu tend to be followed by serious flu outbreaks the next year, a new study finds, suggesting that global warming could mean harsher flu seasons ahead.
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Feb 01, 2013 |
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Germs spread fast at work, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—When someone comes to work sick, about half of the commonly touched surfaces in the office will become infected with the virus by lunchtime, according to a new study at the UA.
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Jan 31, 2013 |
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Study shows climate change could affect onset and severity of flu seasons
The American public can expect to add earlier and more severe flu seasons to the fallout from climate change, according to a research study published online Jan. 28 in PLOS Currents: Influenza.
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Jan 28, 2013 |
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Flu still at epidemic levels: CDC
(HealthDay)—While flu activity remains high across the United States, there are signs that the number of infections may be leveling off, federal health officials reported Friday.
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Jan 25, 2013 |
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Maryland researchers study how flu is spread, question direct vs. indirect contact
Every flu season, doctors instruct their patients in the basics of respiratory etiquette: To limit spread of the disease, wash your hands, cover your mouth when you cough and practice good hygiene.
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Jan 25, 2013 |
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CDC: Flu seems to level off except in the West
New government figures show that flu cases seem to be leveling off nationwide. Flu activity is declining in most regions although still rising in the West.
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Jan 25, 2013 |
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Disease outbreaks trackable with Twitter
(Medical Xpress)—This flu season you've probably seen a number of friends on social media talking about symptoms.
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Jan 22, 2013 |
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48 states now report flu activity, 29 children dead: CDC
(HealthDay)—Forty-eight states are now reporting widespread flu activity, up from 47 last week, U.S. health officials reported Friday.
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Jan 18, 2013 |
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Flu watchers tap social media might
Dr. Andrea Dugas recalled widespread skepticism at a medical conference a few years ago when a colleague suggested that social media mentions and search volume could one day forecast flu activity.
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Jan 18, 2013 |
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Flu remains widespread in US; eases in some areas
Health officials say nine more deaths of children from the flu have been reported, bringing the total this flu season to 29.
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Jan 18, 2013 |
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Cold or flu? Visit your doctor, not the ER
During cold and flu season, most of us inevitably will experience one or more acute illness. Fortunately, most acute problems are treatable without hospital admission. With that in mind, doctors say it is important to seek ...
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Jan 18, 2013 |
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Flu means extra precautions for older people
(Medical Xpress)—We've all read about the severity of the current flu season. Boston declared an emergency, hospitals are seeing patients in tents outside their emergency departments and we all probably ...
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Jan 18, 2013 |
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FDA approves new type of flu vaccine
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a novel type of flu vaccine, the agency announced Wednesday.
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Jan 17, 2013 |
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