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The CDC Reports 'Flu Vaccine Could be Fueling America's Flu Epidemic'

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:47:33 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) just revealed that as of mid-January, the flu has officially reached the “epidemic” status in America. The report states that "the flu vaccine is only about 60 percent effective, so for every one million Americans that get the flu shot, 400,000 come down with the flu." That means 40% of those people vaccinated are spreading the disease, raising the likelihood of a more serious epidemic.

Places in Abilene to Get the Flu Shot

Rudy Fernandez — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:14:14 +0000

It appears, by the shear numbers of kids that are out of school and adults that are not at work, the flu has hit Abilene harder than in years past. Have you had your flu shot yet? Here's a list of convenient places to get your flu shot.

5 Helpful Tips to Avoid Catching the Flu

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:35:36 +0000

Unless you’ve been hiding out under the covers shivering, nursing a fever and clutching your achy bones, you probably know this has been a brutal flu season.

What you may not know is there are measures you can take to avoid the flu -- and most of them are pretty darned simple. So, what are they?

Brace Yourself, the Flu Season Memes Are Here

Emerald Catron — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:25:22 +0000

It's that time of year, when you give everybody who coughs on the train a dirty look and tie your hands to your waist with elastic to keep from accidentally touching your face until you've had a chance to wash them under soap and water for at least three minutes. That's right. It's flu season. Here are some tips for coming out on the other side okay.

Study Links Flu During Pregnancy to Autism

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:37:34 +0000

What exactly causes autism is still uncertain, but researchers are investigating the possibility that a mother having the flu while she is pregnant may increase the likelihood of her child being born with the condition. Danish scientists and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked at about 97,000 children ages 8 to 14 [...]

Are You Planning to Get a Flu Shot This Year? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 19:40:09 +0000

Flu season is upon us, and the best way to avoid the chills, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, headache, coughing, weakness/fatigue and general discomfort of influenza is to get a flu shot. The vaccine, which greatly reduces your chance of catching the bug, is available at most drug stores.