Flu on Shine

Flu vaccine no more dangerous than a can of tuna

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by Robert Greene, M.D. Amongst all of the alarm about whether or not to get the flu vaccine, I think it’s important to keep matters in their proper perspective. Influenza (“seasonal flu”) is a serious infection that results in about 36,000 deaths per year in the USA alone. The new variant,…

H1N1: Big Time Epidemic or Big Time Money Maker?

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It's the flu people. You will have chills. You will feel achy. You might even have a cough. The only way to treat a flu is with a little time and rest. With that being said, what is with the

User post: I need some ideas for comfort foods for people that are sick.

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Morning Shiners! As much as I try this season, it looks like flu is hitting my household (which thankfully is only my husband and myself). This is the first time that we have had to deal with the flu as we both normally don't get sick. The last time I had the flu of any kind was back around 2003…

Mommy's Immunity

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Why is it that time after time moms stay well while the whole house gets sick? I mean, the walls can have a runny nose and mom keeps trooping along. Is there some special mommy immunity? It makes me think there must be a child birthing ceremony that takes place in the heavenlies that bolsters moms…

User Post: What will your boss say to you if you call in sick?

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OK, we all have called in to work feeling ill at some point. I will tell you right now that when I call in, I am made feel like a liar, and the tone of voice that I get is as if I am lying. I get questioned with detail of my ailments -- "When did it start, do you have a…

Fresh Medical Perspectives on the Swine Flu and Vaccine

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To vaccinate or not to vaccinate your kids: The debate continues. If you’re like the parents in our office, you’ve been living in fear of making the wrong choice: Either opt in and trust that no adverse reactions surface later or opt out and pray that no life-threatening situations arise now.…

4 Surprising Things That Help Ward Off Cold and Flu Bugs (Bet You've Never Tried These!)

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You all know the usual advice to prevent cold and flu bugs--you smarties, you. So I won't tell you about washing your hands or getting plenty of rest (duh!). But, I bet you didn't know that these four little things could literally zap bugs that want to infect you--H1N1 included. They're so easy, you can try these right now...

What's In Your Hand Sanitizer?

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Healthiness and Cleanliness The H1N1 flu virus is sweeping the nation. One of the main strategies for avoiding the flu is to regularly clean your hands. California's Governor Schwazenegger has even issued an emergency proclamation to help prevent the spread of H1N1 that include…

5 Tricks for Fighting Cold and Flu Season

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Go ahead — wash your hands 20 times a day and avoid anyone with the sniffles like the plague. You'll lower your odds of getting sick, but now more than ever germs are everywhere, and you can't dodge them forever. The key to staying healthy: strengthening your…