influenza
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No, You Don’t Need to ‘Balance’ Your Hormones If You Have Period Flu
Do you ever feel like crap when your period starts, or perhaps in the week or so before your period? Social media has dubbed this the “period flu,” and places like TikTok are full of tips about why it happens and how to deal with it. Unfortunately, a lot of those posts are full of…
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There’s a ‘Shrew Virus’ Now?
This week, the New England Journal of Medicine reported that at least 35 people in northeastern China have been infected with newly-named virus, Langya henipavirus (LayV). Given the last few years, we can all be forgiven for freaking out at the news of a viral outbreak, but thankfully, there isn’t much to worry about —…
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Flu, COVID and Flurona: What To Expect This Winter
When it comes to respiratory viruses, COVID has been our greatest concern over the past two winters. So you might feel some aspects of déjà vu as winter 2022 approaches in Australia. But this year is different. With relaxed public health measures and the opening of international borders, we will likely see a rise in…
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Your Guide To The 2019 Flu Shot
The CDC recommends a flu shot for everybody from six-month-old babies on up. The recommendations and available vaccines change slightly each year, so we’ve got your cheat sheet for the 2019 flu season.