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It Might Also Significantly Reduce Your Risk of Stroke, a New Study Suggests
Feb 28, 2014Getting the seasonal flu shot could provide a bonus: It might also significantly reduce your risk of stroke, a new study suggests. "We know that cardiovascular diseases tend to hit during winter, and that the risks may be heightened by ...
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U.S. Health Officials Recommend Travelers Ensure Their Vaccinations Are up to Date
Feb 10, 2014ATLANTA, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Before attending the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, U.S. health officials recommend travelers ensure their vaccinations are up to date. Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta ...
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People with Asthma Face Special Risks From Influenza
Dec 26, 2013People with asthma face special risks from influenza, and a new report suggests far too few American asthma patients receive the seasonal flu shot. "Asthmatics are at increased risk for complications from the flu," said one expert, Dr. ...
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The Flu Vaccine Is Less Effective for Men Than Women
Dec 25, 2013The flu vaccine is less effective for men than women, and researchers at Stanford University believe they've figured out why. The male hormone testosterone causes genes in the immune system to produce fewer antibodies, or defense ...
Tags: flu vaccine, male hormone, testosterone, the immune system, men health