Flu

Texas boy, 8, dies hours after flu diagnosis
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Texas boy, 8, dies hours after flu diagnosis

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Another community is mourning the death of a child who passed away just hours after being diagnosed with flu.Read more
Ohio 4th-grader dies one day after flu diagnosis
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Ohio 4th-grader dies one day after flu diagnosis

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A fourth-grader in suburban Cincinnati died one day after she was diagnosed with both influenza and strep throat.Read more
Flu season hasn't peaked, isn't as bad as last year
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Flu season hasn't peaked, isn't as bad as last year

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Health officials say last year's flu shot was not as effective against the illness.Read more
Flu widespread in 30 states
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Flu widespread in 30 states

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Nearly 7 million Americans have already caught the flu this season, with widespread activity in 30 states.Read more
4th flu death reported in Indiana; down from 50 last year
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4th flu death reported in Indiana; down from 50 last year

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They didn't release the patient's name or what county he or she lived in, but we know the patient was 65 years of age or older.Read more
US flu season appears milder, one year after brutal one
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US flu season appears milder, one year after brutal one

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It's early, but the current flu season is shaping up to be gentler than last winter's unusually brutal one, U.S. health officials said.Read more
Marion County hospitals implementing visitor restrictions as flu surges
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Marion County hospitals implementing visitor restrictions as flu surges

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All hospitals in Marion County are now restricting visitors due to the rise in flu cases across the state.Read more
With flu cases on the rise, Riley Hospital puts restrictions on visitors
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With flu cases on the rise, Riley Hospital puts restrictions on visitors

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Flu cases are on the rise and that's prompting Riley Hospital for Children to protect patients by limiting visitors.Read more
Stopping a cold before it starts
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Stopping a cold before it starts

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Cold and flu season has arrived, but experts say their are ways to ease your suffering. Read more
Flu shot may save your life if you have heart failure
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Flu shot may save your life if you have heart failure

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A new study suggests that getting a flu shot may save your life if you have heart failure.Read more
CDC urges people to not take antibiotics to fight the flu
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CDC urges people to not take antibiotics to fight the flu

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The CDC is issuing a reminder for people fighting the flu: don't take antibiotics.Read more
Indiana records first flu-related death of the season
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Indiana records first flu-related death of the season

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The health department didn't say where the victim was from, but said he or she was 65 years old or older.Read more
An earlier flu season is expected this year
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An earlier flu season is expected this year

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Just over a third of adults got the flu shot last year, one of the deadliest seasons on record. And some doctors are predicting an earlier-than-usual flu season this...Read more
US approves first new type of flu drug in 2 decades
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US approves first new type of flu drug in 2 decades

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Xofluza is a pill that can reduce severity and shorten duration of flu symptoms after one just dose.Read more
Check Up 13: In the ICU with the flu last year, Fishers father preaches prevention
Check Up 13

Check Up 13: In the ICU with the flu last year, Fishers father preaches prevention

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To encourage you to get vaccinated, St. Vincent is offering free flu shots for Check Up 13, but you have to register today.Read more
Community Hospital East offers free flu shots for adults
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Community Hospital East offers free flu shots for adults

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Community Hospital East is offering free flu shots for anyone 18 and over.Read more