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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

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    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 shot Learn More

    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. Learn More

    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 know Learn More

    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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