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COVID helped to kill off a flu strain. Here's how that will affect influenza vaccines in the future.
A strain of the flu virus has died out, and experts say COVID played a role. As a result, next year's flu shot will protect against three strains, instead of four.
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Even a mild case of the flu can double the risk of heart attack, stroke. Here’s how you can protect yourself.
A recent study found that adults 50 and older have a higher risk of heart attack or stroke within two weeks after catching the flu.
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Does having an October birthday make you less likely to get the flu? Is watching TV to blame for your middle-of-the-night bathroom breaks? The latest health news.
Here's the latest health news you need to know, from how many steps you need to protect your heart to TV's impact on nocturia.
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You’re sick. Is it RSV, a cold, COVID or the flu? Here’s how to tell the difference.
Cases of the flu, RSV, COVID-19 and the common cold are at high levels across the country right now. How do you know which respiratory illness you've got?
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What's the difference between long COVID, long cold and long flu?
Long COVID has helped raise awareness of other long respiratory illnesses, which cause lingering symptoms well after the initial infection clears up.
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Flu, pink eye, strep throat: A guide to the common illnesses making your kid sick
What to know about illnesses like hand, foot and mouth disease and RSV — and when to call the pediatrician right away.
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So you're sick during the holidays — now what? CDC director talks masking, COVID, respiratory viruses and more.
Dr. Mandy Cohen, head of the CDC, shares what to do if you're sick and gives an update on rising cases.
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