Now that everyone is back to school, we’re starting to notice earlier darkness, chiller nights, and that unfortunate spreading of sickness. Ugh! And no illness is worse than the influenza virus—commonly known as the flu, which brings fever, fatigue, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches,…
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So, you did everything you could to avoid the flu, but it flew around your school or office and finally caught up with you. What to do now? Delegate tasks on your to-do list and give yourself a well-earned break for the next three or…
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Article previously appeared in Orlando Sentinel Your nose is running. You are coughing and tired. Are you sure it’s just a cold? You could have influenza, commonly referred to as “the flu.” Although common, the flu can be serious and even lead to hospitalization or…
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Article previously appeared in Houston Chronicle You hear about it on the news. You see the signs in the pharmacy windows. Even your friends and co-workers are talking about it. The flu shot is a highly discussed topic, and for good reason! According to the…
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Five to 20 percent of the U.S. population get sick every year with the flu.* Fortunately, you have a great care option for when you are ill — Teladoc. Our licensed doctors can diagnose and treat the flu anytime, anywhere. Test your cold and flu…
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Spring is in bloom, which usually means warmer temperatures, green grass, fresh flowers, and fun outdoors. Unfortunately for some of us, it also means allergens are in the air and sickness is on the way. Winter cold medicine takes a back shelf to spring antihistamines…
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Cold, flu and pneumonia season has arrived, and with it comes achy, feverish symptoms. Getting a flu vaccination — and frequent hand-washing — can help you from getting sick. However, practicing cold and flu prevention isn’t a 100 percent guarantee you won’t get a cold…
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of people in the U.S. get sick from the flu each year. It also causes tens of thousands of hospitalizations and thousands of fatalities.1 The flu is a serious illness that people shouldn’t try…