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Can the Flu Shot Make You Sick? Why the Stick Can Make You Feel Ick

From 2010 to 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated there were 9.4 million to 41 million flu illnesses every year.  But there is an easy way to protect yourself — the flu shot. Studies show that the severity of the flu is significantly less if you catch the flu but are vaccinated. […]

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Hand Foot and Mouth Disease: What It Looks Like for Adults & Kids

What does hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) look like? The symptoms can look different for kids and adults. See what the symptoms can be and how to treat them. What is Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease? HFMD is a common viral illness caused by the enterovirus, most commonly the coxsackievirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the disease primarily affects

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Hand Foot and Mouth Disease: What It Looks Like for Adults & Kids

What does hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) look like? The symptoms can look different for kids and adults. See what the symptoms can be and how to treat them. What is Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease? HFMD is a common viral illness caused by the enterovirus, most commonly the coxsackievirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the disease primarily affects

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Strep Throat vs. Sore Throat: 9 Ways to Tell If You Have Strep

Sore throats can be a real pain, both literally and figuratively. They can make talking, eating, and sleeping difficult, leaving you miserable. But how do you know if you’re experiencing just a viral sore throat that’ll pass or something more serious like strep throat? Explore the different symptoms that can help determine if you have strep

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Strep Throat vs. Tonsillitis: How to Tell the Difference & How to Treat It

If your throat hurts or looks swollen, there’s a chance you have strep throat or tonsilitis. Discover the differences in symptoms for strep throat vs. tonsillitis Strep Throat: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Bacterial and viral infections are common in the winter months as people gather in large groups indoors. Strep throat is a bacterial infection

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