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Impact Story: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Families Fighting Flu

May 3, 2024 - When what would eventually become Families Fighting Flu started forming 20 years ago, it was under circumstances in which no family wants to find themselves. Our founding families had recently gone through the worst pain imaginable–losing a loved one–and were figuring out how to navigate their lives without their children and loved ones who passed […]
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Flu Vaccine & Cancer: Should You Get Vaccinated?

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March 27, 2023 - Going through cancer treatment is hard enough. It takes a physical and mental toll on all those who are going through it (and their loved ones). Not to mention, after undergoing treatment, there’s always the fear of the unknown about if the treatment worked, and if the cancer will return. One added worry that cancer […]
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Fighting Flu Together: Know Your Flu Testing Options

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March 16, 2023 - The 2022-2023 influenza (flu) season has been unpredictable, hitting earlier than usual with high rates of hospitalizations across the country, and with more than 115 pediatric deaths. The flu is serious and impacts everyone in our communities. It is still one of the deadliest vaccine-preventable diseases in the U.S. While the flu is widespread, it […]
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As Spring Blooms, The Flu Threat Still Looms

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March 14, 2023 - After a long winter and one of the worst flu seasons we’ve seen in several years, many of us are ready for spring. College kids are heading to Spring Break. Families will be gathering for holidays like Easter and Passover. Warmer temperatures mean heading outside for kid and adult sporting events and other gatherings. But […]
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Tips to Keep Kids Healthy During the Tripledemic

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March 9, 2023 - According to a recent article from Yale Medicine, FLU and RSV are on the decline (but COVID-19 is once again on the rise) however, we are still in the midst of a ‘Tripledemic’ with respiratory viruses hitting hard. How do we keep our children healthy, even If it feels like everyone around us is sick? […]
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Flu is a Family Affair: How to Protect Your Family This Flu Season

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February 28, 2023 - By Angie Wehrkamp, Sponsored by GSK, Flu is a Family Affair Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that can cause mild to severe illness but can sometimes lead to hospitalization and even death. It can spread easily through coughing, sneezing and respiratory secretions.1 Every flu season is a heartbreaking reminder of […]
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Heart to Heart: Protecting Yourself from the Flu When You Have Heart Disease

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February 22, 2023 - It is extremely important that those with heart disease receive an annual flu shot. Unfortunately, people with heart conditions are more likely to become very sick if they get the flu. The good news is that the annual flu vaccination can help prevent complications, hospitalization, and even death. Complications from the flu are more likely […]
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Celebrating Black Health Heroes Fighting Flu

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February 17, 2023 - Keith C. Ferdinand, MD This flu season, the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention hosted the Million Hearts® Stakeholders Flu Vaccination Campaign. This campaign supported flu education, offering resources to educate communities on the importance of receiving an annual flu vaccine. Part of the resources included PSAs from their spokespeople. One of the […]
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Understanding the Different Types of Flu Viruses – and How to Protect Against Them

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February 15, 2023 - We all know the ABCs – but do you know the ABCs of flu? There are four types of influenza viruses: A, B, C, and D. Influenza A and B viruses cause seasonal epidemics (also known as flu season) almost every winter in the United States, per the CDC. Why is this important to know? […]
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I (Think) I Have the Flu…Now What Do I Do?

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February 10, 2023 - It has happened to most of us; we are enjoying a get-together with family and/or friends, and a few days later, we get the dreaded text…someone has the flu. You have been exposed to influenza, so now what? How long do I wait for symptoms? When do I test? What happens if I test positive? […]
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Facts on Flu During Pregnancy: Protecting Yourself and Your Baby

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February 3, 2023 - Having a baby can be a very exciting but also stressful experience. Keeping track of appointments, sonograms, staying healthy, and getting all the baby gear, necessities, and diapers can be a lot to remember. But one important thing not to forget is getting vaccinated against influenza (the flu) each year. It’s the single most important […]
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