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Santa Claus wearing red-rimmed glasses and lifting weights. He has an excited expression as he curls dumbells.
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Holly jolly health tips for Santa (and you)

December 16, 2024 COVID,  Flu,  Santa Claus,  Travel

Dr. Mike Ren provides tips for Santa to stay in shape and stay healthy as he prepares for his busiest night of the year.

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Call in or Work from home?

April 8, 2024 Allergies,  cold,  Flu,  sick day,  sinus infection,  stomach bug,  strep throat

Dr. Stequita Jackson talks about how to decide to take a sick day or “power through” when you have various common illnesses.

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Don’t strike out your health when you cheer for the Astros this World Series

October 27, 2022 Anxiety,  baseball,  diet,  Flu

Whether you’re root-root-rooting for the Astros at the stadium or with friends and family at home, our experts offer some tips to make sure you

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Preventing the spread

May 4, 2022 cold,  COVID-19,  Flu,  stomach bug

Dr. Jill Weatherhead gives advice on the best methods for preventing the spread of a stomach bug, a cold or the flu.

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Tips to stay protected against flu and COVID-19

November 24, 2020 Baylor Family Medicine,  COVID-19,  Flu,  Healthcare,  Nicole Blanton

What is the difference between flu and COVID-19? A primary care specialist at Baylor College of Medicine shares what you should know.

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Why getting your flu vaccine is more important than ever

September 21, 2020 COVID-19,  Flu,  Healthcare,  pediatrics

Drs. Amira Said and Claire Bocchini discuss the importance of getting vaccinated for flu amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Now is the time to get vaccinated against the flu

December 3, 2019 Dipali Pathak,  Dr. Pedro A. Piedra,  Flu,  Healthcare

Each year, the influenza virus has a significant health impact worldwide, and this year will be no exception. But how will flu activity spread this

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Three tips to stay healthy this flu season

October 14, 2019 Flu,  Healthcare

The 2019-2020 flu season has arrived, and the CDC says about 8% of Americans become ill with the flu each year and thousands die from

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Throwback Thursday: Spanish Flu

March 29, 2018 Andy Phifer,  Flu,  Throwback Thursday

One hundred years ago the Spanish Flu pandemic swept across the world, killing tens of millions of people. In 1976, with the knowledge of how

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Tips to stay healthy this flu season

December 12, 2017 Family and community medicine,  Flu,  Healthcare,  molecular virology and microbiology

Flu season is well underway, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting higher than usual flu activity for this time of year.

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