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Does the flu vaccine affect my chances of getting COVID-19?
Does the flu vaccine affect my chances of getting COVID-19?
Oct 15, 2020
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Survey: About 3 in 4 U.S. adults likely to get flu shot this season
(HealthDay)—The COVID-19 pandemic has created urgency around getting this year's flu vaccine, according to a survey released by Walgreens.
Oct 13, 2020
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Your child's vaccines: What you need to know about catching up during the COVID-19 pandemic
This spring, after stay-at-home orders were announced and schools shut down across the nation, many families stopped going to their pediatrician. As a result, kids have fallen behind on important childhood vaccinations.
Sep 30, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Women's wellness: Is it safe to get a flu vaccination during pregnancy?
Yes, it's safe to get a flu shot during pregnancy. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that all women who are pregnant during flu season get a flu shot, regardless of their trimester.
Sep 28, 2020
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Q&A: Infectious disease specialist discusses why it's more important than ever to get the flu shot
While the world awaits the development and approval of a vaccine that will help in the global fight against COVID-19, medical experts are worried about how the impending flu season could exacerbate already strained health ...
Sep 25, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Avoid the 'twindemic': Get your flu shot now
(HealthDay)—The best time to get your flu shot is now if you want to protect yourself against a potential "twindemic" infection of influenza and COVID-19, experts say.
Sep 22, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Could coronavirus cause a better flu season? Maybe. Here's why.
Flu season is approaching, but some medical experts say it's possible this year's may shape up to be milder than initially feared. The unlikely reason? The coronavirus pandemic.
Sep 21, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Preparing for the worst, health agencies mount unprecedented flu shot drives
If the United States has even a typical flu season that collides with a COVID-19 flare, the resulting public health nightmare could swamp the nation's already strained health system.
Sep 14, 2020
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Five reasons to get the flu shot—especially this year
This fall, COVID-19 and the flu will circulate in the United States at the same time, and what will happen then is a bit of a wild card. Wearing masks, washing hands, and keeping six feet away from other people to avoid COVID-19 ...
Sep 14, 2020
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To confront COVID-19, U.S. needs to improve existing vaccination rates
The race is on to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, but even when one becomes available a large challenge will still exist: getting enough people vaccinated.
Sep 11, 2020
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