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H1N1 Vaccine Free For NYC Kids

The City’s Department of Health is offering free H1N1 vaccinations to school kids. The shots will be available during school hours and at Saturday clinics in every borough. For schedules, locations and consent forms click here.

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Wed, November 11 2009 » Disease » 1 Comment

My Flu Shot Imposed Vacation

I’m glad I made an appointment rather than going to one of the first come first serve pharmacies that are offering the shots. When I got to Walgreen’s they were turning people away because they were out of doses except for the ones reserved for people who made appointments.

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Thu, October 22 2009 » Disease » No Comments

11 Free and Cheap Flu Season Preps

Free and Cheap Flu Season Preps

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Fri, October 9 2009 » Check Lists, Disease » No Comments

I’ve Got the Flu Now What?

Keep in mind that flu is contagious even before symptoms show if you feel sick do your co-workers a favor and stay home. I imagine many offices are like mine; once one person gets sick everyone gets it eventually.

There are some things that the CDC recommends if you do get sick:

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Fri, October 9 2009 » Disease » No Comments

Flu Symptoms

Sometimes I get sick in the fall and winter, but I’m often not sure if it’s actually flu. I decided to go to the CDC website to see what I should look out for.

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Wed, October 7 2009 » Disease » No Comments