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Influenza (flu) viruses typically spread in fall and winter, with activity peaking between December and February. Getting vaccinated in the fall can lower your chances of getting the flu.
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Thought there was no hope for treating your migraine headaches? Don’t give up.
Migraines are headaches with intense pulsing or throbbing pain in one area of the head, along with nausea or vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. A migraine can last four to 72 hours when untreated.
Parties, family dinners, and other gatherings where food is served are all part of the holiday cheer. But the joy can change to misery if food makes you or others ill.
It’s important to keep all tobacco products out of the hands of young people. As little as one cigarette a month is all it takes for some teens to show symptoms of addiction. Teens who vape may end up addicted to nicotine faster than teens who smoke.
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