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Pandemic Side Effect: Colds and Flu Have Almost Disappeared
Anecdotally, many of us have noticed a big drop in the number of people coming down with colds or the flu, and it turns out, it’s not just observational, it’s real.
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COVID-19 and Flu Season
Experts say masks and social distancing have had an effect on the flu season.
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What You Need to Know About Rising COVID-19 Cases and Dr. Fauci's Warning of a Painful Winter Ahead
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, is urging people to take precautions to stop rising COVID-19 case numbers and avoid a very difficult winter ahead. NBCLX’s Clark Fouraker breaks down Dr. Fauci’s grim warning and his advice to prevent outbreaks.
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Your Holiday Bubble Checklist: Make This List and Check It Twice to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe From COVID-19 This Season
With the holiday season quickly approaching, experts are suggesting creating a family or community bubble as the safest way to enjoy this year’s holiday celebrations while reducing your risk of COVID-19 and the flu. NBCLX storyteller Clark Fouraker shares a holiday bubble checklist that your holiday group can adopt in the days and weeks before your gatherings to ensure everyone...
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Is the U.S. About to Get Hit With a ‘Third Wave' of Coronavirus Cases This Winter?
Is a “third wave” of coronavirus cases poised to hit the U.S.? Idaho is just one state where outbreaks in college and university towns are contributing to a spike in cases. Dr. Frank Johnson, the vice president for medical affairs at St. Luke’s Clinic in Idaho, joined LX News to discuss what he’s seeing in his state and how the...
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Coronavirus Guidelines May Minimize Flu Season Worldwide
The same measures that are recommended for reducing the spread of the coronavirus, including social distancing, frequent hand washing and wearing face masks, may also help limit the impact of cold and flu season.
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Don't Avoid the Flu Shot This Season, Doctors Say
Flu season is around the corner, with the official start on Oct. 1. And medical experts say the flu shot is more imperative now than ever.
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Flu Season and COVID to Collide
Flu season is around the corner, with the official start on Oct. 1. And medical experts say the flu shot is more imperative now than ever.
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Yes, You Can Get COVID-19 and the Flu at the Same Time… Here's What You Need to Know
With flu season quickly approaching, many people are worried about both COVID-19 and the flu. Dr. Navya Mysore says it is possible to get the respiratory viruses simultaneously and stresses the importance of social distancing, wearing a mask and washing your hands properly.
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Birx: We Have Time to Prepare for Possible 2nd Coronavirus Wave in the Fall
Dr. Deborah Birx says the U.S. government has time to prepare for a possible return of coronavirus this fall.
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Amazon Is Secretly Working on a Cure for the Common Cold
Amazon is working on a cure for the common cold in a years-long, top secret effort called “Project Gesundheit,” according to three people familiar with the effort.
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In Rough US Flu Season for Kids, Vaccine Working OK So Far
It may be a bad flu season for kids, but early signs suggest the flu vaccine is working OK
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Flu Season Continues, With H1N1 Diagnoses Picking Up, CDC Says
After a dip in the first few weeks of 2020, flu activity has once again picked up, with no signs the season has peaked. Widespread activity was reported in every state, except Hawaii, NBC News reports.
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Flu Leaves 4-Year-Old Iowa Girl Blind
A 4-year-old girl in Iowa who didn’t get vaccinated this season was left blind after getting the flu — and her parents said doctors don’t know if she will ever see again, NBC News reported. Jade DeLucia’s mother took her to the hospital on Christmas Eve when her fever became dangerously high. She spent more than two weeks in...
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Millions Sickened With the Flu as Virus Activity Picks Up Across the U.S.
The flu continues to spread across the U.S., with elevated activity in nearly every state. On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported widespread flu in 30 states — mostly on the West Coast, along the southern border, and in the Mid-Atlantic states. The CDC estimates there have been at least 3.7 million flu cases so far this...