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What you need to know about immunizations
Immunization is a controversial topic. Deciding what’s right for you – given all of the information available – can feel overwhelming, which is why SheKnows.com has simplified the process. Read on for...
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Adult vaccines: Olympic Gold Medalist Mia Hamm raising health awareness
Gold medalist and soccer superstar Mia Hamm does it all. She's not only a busy mom but she's now raising awareness about the importance of adult vaccines in a public health campaign, “Give Your Health...
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Symptoms of meningitis
When meningitis strikes, it can feel like your typical run-of-the-mill bad headache or flu. But the difference is that it’s an infection that spreads -- and fast. If you or someone you know is...
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What is meningitis?
Meningitis, aka spinal meningitis, is an inflammation of the meninges -- the system of membranes that surround and protect the central nervous system . Infection by a virus, bacteria or fungi causes...
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Bacterial vs. viral meningitis
Meningitis occurs when the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord become infected and inflamed. Both the viral and bacterial forms of the debilitating disease exhibit similar signs and...
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Understanding the meningitis vaccine
Many Americans are unaware of vaccines that prevent two out of the three most common types of meningococcal disease. These vaccines are safe, readily available, highly effective -- and they save lives....
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What is bacterial meningitis?
Imagine the worst migraine you’ve ever had. Now add achy muscles, a stiff neck, vomiting and a fever. While this sounds like a bad case of the flu, it could be more -- much more. Bacterial meningitis...
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Teens & meningitis
As if puberty, self esteem, drugs, alcohol and the Internet weren’t enough, we parents have yet another worry when it comes to our teenagers: bacterial meningitis. This infection attacks the protective...
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Meningitis vaccine schedule
Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening condition caused by bacteria that infect the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. An estimated 3,000 people each year become infected, and about...
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When does my child receive the meningitis vaccine?
Meningitis is a serious condition that affects 3,000 Americans every year -- 30 percent of of them children and young adults. Meningitis is life threatening, and about 10 percent of people who get it...
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Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal disease is an infection that consumes the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord; it also can cause infection in the bloodstream. Both of these infections are life threatening, so...
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How to prevent & treat the flu
Fall means it's time to begin preparations for the holidays, plan gatherings with family and friends, enjoy first snowfalls -- and deal with the not-so-fun cold and flu season. Here are a few tips to...
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Do you need a flu shot?
If you have achy muscles, fatigue, fever, chills, headache and stuffy nose, chances are you have the flu. At this point, one of the only things worse than having the flu is knowing that you could have...
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The flu shot & pregnancy
Even if you hate shots or you’re wary of vaccines, pregnancy is the time to put those fears aside. It’s not just your own health you’re protecting, but your unborn baby’s health, too. Learn why the flu...
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6 Steps to keep your home germ-free this flu season
The best way to avoid getting the flu is by getting the flu shot. Keeping your home germ-free this flu season can help, too. Follow these tips to help keep your home healthy and flu-free this year....
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Seasonal flu basics
Getting the flu is awful, and it can be very dangerous. The best way to avoid the flu is to educate yourself about it. Here are some important questions and answers about flu season and your health....
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5 Ways to protect your family from the flu
The only thing that’s worse than getting sidelined with the flu is your entire family getting sidelined, too. As another flu season threatens to ramp up and knock people flat, use these five tips to...
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The common cold vs. the flu: What's the difference?
You wake up in the morning with a cough, congestion and general malaise. You know you’re getting sick, but with what? Learn how to interpret your symptoms to judge whether you’re dealing with a common...
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How to protect yourself from the flu
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by various strains of the influenza virus. Though the strains change from year to year, the all-too-familiar symptoms typically remain the same. They...
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7 Flu shot facts
If you don’t want to get the flu , you need to take steps to prevent it. Your best line of defense against this nasty bug is the flu shot. Here are seven facts you should know. You can't get the flu...
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