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Flu Season Facts, Part 2

" Here is the second part of our series on flu season! We hope you took our advice from last week and got your flu shot! We’re going to get a bit more into the nitty-gritty about how the flu spreads and what makes the flu vaccine work. So hang on, we’re diving right in!   The influenza virus is a respiratory virus, and it spreads primarily through contact with respiratory droplets. However, these droplets ...

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Winter 2016 Survival Guide: Hypothermia, Slipping & Dehydration

" We caught a lucky break last weekend by avoiding Winter Storm Jonas, which led to a travel ban in both New York City and Baltimore. Other mid-Atlantic cities, such as Philadelphia and Washington D.C. were also ravaged by snow, suffering up to two feet of snow in certain areas. As of January 26th, 46 people have died as a result of the snowstorm, due to causes ranging from slipping on ice to roofs collapsing ...

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Flu Season Facts, Part 1

" The influenza virus is a seasonal epidemic that typically hits the United States around October and can last until May. Even though this is a yearly occurrence, there are still some misconceptions about the flu and what people should do to protect themselves. To keep our readers informed, we are doing a two-part series on important facts people should know about the flu. Part two will be released next week. The flu is not just ...

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Dispelling Myths: Can Adults Get Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

HFMD is often perceived as an illness that only impacts young children, but adults can get hand, foot, and mouth, too. Dispelling ...

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How Long Do Fevers Last in Infants?

When your little one develops a fever, it's natural to worry and wonder, "How long do fevers last in infants?" Fevers ...

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Are Sugar Rushes Real and How Do They Work?

Are sugar rushes real? For decades, many parents have believed in the idea of a “sugar rush,” a phenomenon where kids become ...

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