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Tag Archives: flu
Get a flu shot
I waited to write this post until I got mine, which I did almost a week ago. Now it’s your turn. Protect yourself from the flu. Protect others. And know what the flu (influenza) is: a viral infection. It cannot … Continue reading
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Flu, Cold, Stomach Bug, Diabetes
The Cleveland Clinic shared a great explanation of the flu (what it is and what it is not). Flu symptoms include fever, aches, chills, and upper respiratory stuff. The major difference between the flu and a cold is that the flu … Continue reading
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Diabetes Awareness Month Week 1
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and I like to emphasize awareness. This time of year I am especially aware of the benefit of a flu shot. People with diabetes have a greater chance of being hospitalized if they get the flu. … Continue reading
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Protect Yourself
The Standards for Medical Care in Diabetes – 2014 recommend an annual flu vaccine for those with diabetes. They recommend pneumococcal polysaccharide (pneumonia) vaccine for those with diabetes who are over 2 years and a one-time re-vaccination for those older … Continue reading
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