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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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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 shotLearn More

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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

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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 knowLearn More

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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