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If You Get the Flu, When Should You Go to the ER?Emergency rooms around the U.S. are crowded with flu patients. But if you do catch the flu, how do you know if you need to go to the ER?
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Can You Get the Flu Twice in One Season?If you already caught the flu, are you in the clear for the rest of the season?
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Why Flesh-Eating Bacteria Can Look Like the FluAn Arizona woman who was initially diagnosed with the flu turned out to have a life-threating infection with "flesh eating" bacteria, according to news reports.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Stand Back, Way Back: Flu Virus Can Be Spread Just by BreathingSimply standing back when someone coughs or sneezes won't necessarily protect you from the flu — the virus can spread just by breathing.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Did Researchers Just Take a Big Step Toward a Universal Flu Vaccine?A single vaccine seemingly protects against multiple strains of flu.
By Brandon Specktor Published
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6-Year-Old Hallucinates After Taking Tamiflu: Why You Shouldn't PanicTamiflu can sometimes cause psychosis. You should probably still take it if your doctor prescribes it.
By Rafi Letzter Published
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You Have the Flu. Should You Go to the Doctor, or Wait It Out?By Karen Rowan Published
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Why Is Flu Season So Bad This Year?Flu season is off to an early — and severe — start, with rates of hospitalizations and deaths from flu higher than what's typical for this time of year.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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How Does the Flu Actually Kill People?Every year the common virus is lethal to many. What happens inside the body that results in death?
By Ferris Jabr Published
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