Best Ways to Steer Clear of the Flu
For starters, get a flu vaccine to protect yourself and others, infectious diseases expert says
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By Mary Elizabeth Dallas
Saturday, January 21, 2017
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SATURDAY, Jan. 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- The best way for people to protect themselves from the flu is to get vaccinated -- and it's not too late to get a shot, an infectious diseases expert says.
The flu vaccine also protects those who aren't able to get it, including infants younger than 6 months and people with certain allergies and medical conditions, said Dr. Jeffrey Kahn. He is chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
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