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Pennsylvania Flu Outbreak: What You Need to Know

January 23, 2015

Since December, Pennsylvania has seen a sizeable uptick in the number of flu cases compared to 2013. Learn more about what this outbreak means for you.Read More

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Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health

Tagged with: David Nace MD, flu, flu outbreak, flu vaccine, H3N2, influenza, wash hands
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5 Fast Facts About Cancer and the Flu

September 22, 2014

Cancer patients and survivors are more likely to develop complications from the flu. Learn more about when it's safe for a cancer patient to get a flu shotRead More

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Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: cancer, fatigue, fever, flu, flu shots, flu vaccine, flu-like symptoms, headache, oncologist, UPMC CancerCenter, weakened immune system
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Why Should I Get A Flu Shot?

August 28, 2014

Learn more about influenza, more commonly known as the flu, and discover the symptoms and types of flu. Find out what strains are covered in the vaccine.Read More

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Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: avian influenza, bird flu, flu, flu shot, flu vaccine, H1N1, H5N1, influenza, Type A Flu Virus, Type B Flu Virus, Type C Flu Virus, UPMC Urgent Care
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Know Your Flu Shot Facts

December 9, 2013

Are you ready for the flu season? Check out our infographic and learn all the flu shot facts you need to knowRead More

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Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: bronchitis, CDC, death, ear infection, flu prevention, flu season, flu shot complications, flu vaccine, inactivated flu vaccine, influenza virus, live vaccine, nasal vaccine, pneumonia, sinusitis

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