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A Healthy Start to the School Year: Habits for a Strong Immune System

A successful academic journey depends upon a complete physical and mental state of health and these states depend upon a strong immune system. A robust immune system is a defense mechanism of your body that keeps you away from any illness. The students’ body resistance against any disease depends upon their healthy habits. Aiming for a strong immune system can help students be fully engaged in their studies, extracurricular activities, and social contacts. This article ...

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Get Ahead of Flu Season: When to Get Your Annual Flu Shot

Getting a yearly flu vaccine becomes important as the inevitable flu season approaches. In this endeavor, timing is crucial since the flu vaccination works best to stop the spread of the virus when administered at the ideal time. Knowing when to get vaccinated not only protects people from the potential discomfort of the flu but also improves community well-being by reducing the spread of this contagious sickness. In this guide, you will explore when to ...

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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. The CDC says the flu vaccine reduces the risk of seeing a doctor for the flu by 40% to ...

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Can You Get an STD Without Having Sex?

I Have an STD, But I'm Not Sexually Active If you have contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD) but are not sexually active, there are a few reasons why this could be the case. "STD" refers to the constellation of diseases that result from a sexually transmitted infection (STI). For example, cervical cancer is an STD from the STI of HPV. Though it is possible to contract an STI even if you are not ...

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