Cold & Flu

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  Lizzo Just Shared Video of Her Rapid Flu Test on Instagram—But What Is That?

  Health.com - Health Editorial Team

  "I've never been this sick." Lizzo is definitely not feeling "good as hell" this week (sorry, had to). The chart-topping singer was forced to cancel a …

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  Classroom Experiment Shows the Importance of Hand-Washing — Just in Time for Flu Season

  Health.com - Maressa Brown

  An educator is imploring students and parents to wash their hands after posting the results of her classroom's stomach-churning experiment. Flu season …

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  What You Need to Know About Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccines SIRVA

  Health.com - Leah Groth

  It's a very rare side effect associated with a shot being administered incorrectly. If you've received a vaccine, you may have experienced common side …

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  Lady Gaga Just Cancelled Her Las Vegas Show Because of Bronchitis and a Sinus Infection

  Health.com - Leah Groth

  She said she was "too weak and ill" to perform. Lady Gaga is only human—and that means she, too, is subject to falling ill during cold and flu …

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  How Effective Is the Flu Shot? What Doctors Are Saying About This Year's Vaccines

  Health.com - Beth Weinhouse

  Though not perfect, the shots generally provide decent protection. First the bad news: No vaccine is 100% effective (although some, like polio and …

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  Where To Get a Free Flu Shot—With or Without Insurance

  Health.com - Sarah Klein

  No more excuses! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone age six months and older (with just a few exceptions) …