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Flu Prevention

New Jersey reports first pediatric flu death of the season

  • Jan 9

Nearly 5 million flu illnesses reported: CDC

  • Dec 20, 2025
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Flu concerns grow in US as UK cases rise

  • Dec 8, 2025
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How to protect kids amid new subclade K flu strain

  • Nov 24, 2025

CDC panel votes against flu shots with thimerosal

  • Jun 26, 2025

Flu rapidly spreading through the region

  • Feb 19, 2025

Doctor urges people to get flu, COVID shots in time for Thanksgiving

  • Nov 16, 2024

Dead cows on the side of the road shows aftermath of Bird Flu outbreak

  • Oct 20, 2024

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Philadelphia doctor urges people to get flu, COVID shots in time for Thanksgiving

  • Nov 16, 2024
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Why it's important to get your flu shot this year amid pandemic

  • Oct 14, 2021
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Experts concerned about possibility of ‘twin-demic’ as flu season approaches

  • Sep 10, 2021
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COVID-19 pandemic precautions keeping flu numbers low

  • Jan 5, 2021
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Seniors urged to get vaccinated ahead of flu season

  • Aug 13, 2020
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Parents asked to take caution with child's flu symptoms

  • Feb 18, 2020
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Flu season already considered widespread in Pennsylvania and Delaware

  • Dec 26, 2019
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B Strain dominating early flu season outbreak

  • Dec 9, 2019

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At-home nasal spray flu vaccine to be available in fall of 2025

The FDA Friday approved the flu vaccine that can be done at home and does not need to be administered by a health care provider.

  • Sep 20, 2024
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Bird flu: 2nd human case confirmed in Michigan, bringing total this year to 3

The risk to the general public remains low, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  • May 30, 2024
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2nd human case of bird flu confirmed in Michigan: Health officials

It comes after the first human case of bird flu was identified in Texas last month and also linked to cattle.

  • May 22, 2024
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How to avoid the 'tripledemic' of RSV, COVID-19, flu

Here's what we know about the tripledemic and healthy habits to avoid catching respiratory illnesses this season.

  • Jan 5, 2024
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Should you (still) wear a face mask when you travel? Medical expert weighs in

When it comes to holiday travel, there's a question many are mulling over -- should you still wear face masks?

  • Dec 19, 2023