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Influenza/Flu

Study to map this season’s flu virus in Seattle

January 25, 2019

The study will recruit 10,000 residents and visitors who show flu-like symptoms, creating a first-of-its-kind citywide network for infectious disease tracking. 

Antibiotics, Infectious Disease, Influenza/Flu, Lungs

Why you shouldn’t take antibiotics for colds and flu

December 29, 2018

So as winter approaches, rather than rushing out to your doctors at the first sign of a sniffle, try and ride it out.

Heart and Circulatory System, Influenza/Flu, Vaccines

Cut your risk of a heart attack — Get a flu shot

November 3, 2018

The risk of a heart attack increases 600% within a week of having the flu. Other respiratory infections also increased risk, but influenza caused the greatest.

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Influenza/Flu, Vaccines

Get your flu shot now

October 25, 2018

If you do nothing else the next few days, get a flu shot. The best time to get a flu shot is by the end of October,

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First Flu Death in Pierce County of 2018-2019 Season Reported

October 23, 2018

A Pierce County man in his 40s died Oct. 22 in the hospital from flu-related complications. He had chronic health concerns that increased his risk for complications.

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Influenza/Flu, Public Health, Vaccines

How washing your hands protects against the flu

October 23, 2018

To protect yourself, get vaccinated to minimize your risk of getting the flu. To reduce the chance you might catch or spread the flu, wash your hands.

Influenza/Flu, Public Health, Vaccines

Flu plane: are we really ready for a global pandemic?

September 11, 2018

The 1918 Spanish flu pandemic killed 50-100m people. A major influenza pandemic on this scale will happen again, and we’re unprepared.

Influenza/Flu

The 1918 Flu Pandemic: Why It Matters 100 Years Later

July 10, 2018

100 years ago, an influenza pandemic swept the globe, infecting an estimated one-third of the world’s population and killing at least 50 million people.

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