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This Season's Flu Vaccine Was Poor Match for the Virus, CDC Reports
But for the second year in a row, flu cases have remained abnormally low, staving off fears of a “twindemic”
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Flu Making a Comeback, Could Strain Hospitals Filled With COVID Patients
Flu cases are on the rise once again in the United States after reaching an all-time low last year.
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Illinois Flu Cases Surpassing Prior Years' as Illness Surges Through Country
Influenza-like cases in Illinois are surpassing that of the last two years, based on data from the health department, as the illness makes a comeback across the U.S.
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With Flu Making a Comeback After Unusual Year Off, High Activity Reported in Indiana
The U.S. flu season has arrived on schedule after taking a year off, with flu hospitalizations rising and two child deaths reported.
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Flu Is Making a Comeback in US After an Unusual Year Off
The U.S. flu season has arrived on schedule after taking a year off
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This Year's Flu Vaccine May Not Provide As Much Protection
According to a new study from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, the current flu vaccines seem to be a bad match for the dominant strain that is circulating this season.
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A Poorly Matched Flu Shot Could Mean a Bad Flu Season on Top of a Covid Surge
Research suggests that this year’s flu shot is not a good match for the main strain of influenza in circulation right now
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Could We See a ‘Twindemic' of COVID and the Flu?
Lockdowns and closures, plus masking, helped limit the spread of the flu in 2020. But 2021 could see more flu cases, says Dr. Alok Patel of Stanford Children’s Health. We break down the reasons why.
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Disinformation About the Flu Shot is a Problem, Too. Let's Fix That
After a majority of Americans rolled up their sleeves to get the coronavirus vaccine over the past year, public health experts are calling on children and adults alike to take another step to save lives by getting their annual flu shots.
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Yes, You Should Really Get a Flu Shot
Less than half of U.S. adults get a flu shot…and it has real consequences for our health and the health of our loved ones. But those repercussions may never be as evident as they are during the pandemic, when unnecessary influenza cases can bog down an already-stressed hospital system. NBCLX’s Noah Pransky gets the facts about why you shouldn’t...
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Do You Need the Flu Shot If You Got the COVID Vaccine? Yes, Here's Why
Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot
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Difficult to Predict But Coming Fast: What Experts Are Saying About Flu Season
The dramatic decrease in flu cases last year has the potential to dramatically increase cases this year, one expert says.
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Ezike Hopes Residents Use COVID Lessons to Continue Keeping Flu Virus at Bay This Fall
fter a flu season that saw cases and deaths drop to unprecedented levels, Illinois health officials say that the lessons learned from the handling of that virus, as well as the COVID-19 virus, can be used to help ensure that the 2021-22 season is just as uneventful.
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Illinois' Top Doctor Touts Safety of COVID Vaccine
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike discusses the safety and effectiveness of the COVID vaccines.
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Scientists Worry Next Flu Season Could Be a Bad One
More than a year after the pandemic started, Covid-19 is still ravaging parts of the world, but now scientists are warning that another virus could be a serious threat in the coming months: influenza. This season, the flu virtually disappeared, with less than 2,000 lab-confirmed cases in the United States to date, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention….
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Advocate Aurora Health Reports No Flu Cases So Far This Season
In dramatic contrast to previous years, Downers Grove-based Advocate Aurora Health has reported zero positive flu cases across its 26 hospitals since September 2020, the health system announced Sunday.
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Advocate Aurora Health Reports No Flu Cases So Far This Season
In dramatic contrast to previous years, Downers Grove-based Advocate Aurora Health has reported zero positive flu cases across its 26 hospitals since September 2020, the health system announced Sunday.
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Health Officials Report ‘Practically Nonexistent' Flu Season
Though the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread throughout the U.S., health officials reported a virtually “nonexistent” influenza 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...