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The main complications of the flu and the common cold are bacterial infections of the sinuses (sinusitis) or lungs (pneumonia). Symptoms of these complications include fever, chills, and yellow, green,...
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..."dirty" wound (e.g., from a rusted nail). Each year, get the influenza vaccine. The flu shot is especially important if you have medical conditions that put you at risk...
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...vaccine. The flu shot is especially important if you have medical conditions that put you at risk of complications from the flu. Considering world travel? Consider being vaccinated against...
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...a "dirty" wound (e.g., from a rusted nail). Each year, get the influenza vaccine. The flu shot is especially important if you have medical conditions that put you at...
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..."flu-like" symptoms including fatigue, headache, chills, fever, muscle and joint pain, and swollen lymph nodes. Less commonly, tingling or numbness in the hands and feet or facial paralysis has also...
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...infants, those who plan on becoming pregnant, and those who have received a "dirty" wound (e.g., from a rusted nail). Each year, get the influenza vaccine. The flu shot...
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...sanitizers. There are also lifestyle changes that can help you recover quickly from the flu or a cold: Drink plenty of fluids (6 to 8 glasses per day). Try drinking...
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The act of washing your hands seems so simple. In fact, many take it for granted until cold and flu season strikes or a new infectious threat emerges. But this...
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COVID-19 is known to share many symptoms with the common flu virus. Some mild symptoms like running nose, dry coughing, or fever may not be cause for alarm. However, if...
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...a viral infection is also called the "stomach flu," although it’s not actually caused by a flu virus. Common diarrhea-causing viruses include Norwalk virus and rotavirus. Bacteria that often cause...
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...blood, semen, vaginal fluid, and breast milk. HIV can be contracted through unprotected sex, sharing needles or other drug equipment, or items like razor blades or toothbrushes that have blood...
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...vaccines (usually as part of your immunization schedule and usually covered by public health care): hepatitis B (may only be covered by private insurance) Haemophilus influenzae b (meningitis) HPV (human...
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...of influenza that may be transmitted from birds. To avoid animal-borne infections: Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer or wash your hands frequently. Avoid open-air markets and farms – or avoid animals...
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...that cause pain, fever, inflammation, and blood clots. Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is used to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation in various conditions such as lower back and neck pain, the flu,...
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...that cause pain, fever, inflammation, and blood clots. Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is used to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation in various conditions such as lower back and neck pain, the flu,...
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...that cause pain, fever, inflammation, and blood clots. Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is used to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation in various conditions such as lower back and neck pain, the flu,...
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