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5 common places where flu germs are hiding in your home
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5 common places where flu germs are hiding in your home

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You have probably missed cleaning these spots in your home, but you don't want to.Read more
VERIFY: Do disinfecting wipes provided at grocery stores fight flu germs?
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VERIFY: Do disinfecting wipes provided at grocery stores fight flu germs?

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Do the wipes offered at grocery stores meant to use to wipe down carts actually protect against flu germs?Read more
Protecting yourself from cold and flu is a hands-off endeavor
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Protecting yourself from cold and flu is a hands-off endeavor

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You might be surprised at how often you can potentially come in contact with infected surfaces, especially kids.Read more
Amid coronavirus fears, a second wave of flu hits US kids
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Amid coronavirus fears, a second wave of flu hits US kids

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A second wave of flu is hitting the U.S., turning this into one of the nastiest seasons for children in a decade.Read more
Single father of child with special needs dies of flu complications
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Single father of child with special needs dies of flu complications

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Charlie Ewalt, 50, died at a Plano hospital from complications from the flu. His family says he was a single dad to a child with CHARGE syndrome.Read more
Flu is leading to school closures in Indiana
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Flu is leading to school closures in Indiana

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A district spokesperson said at least 20 percent of students were out Thursday – many with flu-like symptoms.Read more
CDC warns flu vaccine does not match the virus hitting children especially hard
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CDC warns flu vaccine does not match the virus hitting children especially hard

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Doctors say they’re completely safe, and they’re usually quite effective, but a new report from the Centers for Disease Control revealed this season’s flu vaccine is not...Read more
How to avoid germs at the gym? Exercise caution and cleanliness
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How to avoid germs at the gym? Exercise caution and cleanliness

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Going to the gym seems like a good idea, right? Except it's the height of cold and flu season and gyms can be a breeding ground for germs.Read more
Flu concerns lead to hospital visitor restrictions
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Flu concerns lead to hospital visitor restrictions

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Nationally, this year's flu cases have been the worst in a decade.Read more
Doctor provides advice for parents sick with the flu
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Doctor provides advice for parents sick with the flu

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The flu has claimed more than 20 lives in Indiana and it's making life miserable for thousands of people.Read more
4-year-old Iowa girl loses eyesight, nearly dies from flu
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4-year-old Iowa girl loses eyesight, nearly dies from flu

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A 4-year-old may be permanently blind from catching the flu.Read more
Flu deaths jump in Indiana
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Flu deaths jump in Indiana

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There have been no deaths in people under the age of 25 or children.Read more
State Department of Health reports 'high' flu activity, 7 deaths
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State Department of Health reports 'high' flu activity, 7 deaths

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As the year comes to a close the Indiana State Health Department is reporting seven flu-related deaths so far this season.Read more
Marion County hospitals implementing temporary visitor restrictions starting Friday
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Marion County hospitals implementing temporary visitor restrictions starting Friday

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Hospitals in Marion County will begin restricting visitors this week due to elevated flu activity.Read more
'It was a miracle': Woman lives after severe flu leaves her on life support
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'It was a miracle': Woman lives after severe flu leaves her on life support

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A Tennessee woman is lucky to be alive after a battle with the flu put her on life support.Read more
US flu season arrives early, driven by an unexpected virus
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US flu season arrives early, driven by an unexpected virus

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An early barrage of illness in the South has begun to spread more broadly, and there’s a decent chance flu season could peak much earlier than normal, health officials...Read more