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Flu Prevention Measures - Preventing Cold and Flu

Flu prevention measures are important for people with arthritis and other rheumatic conditions. Flu prevention measures won't prevent illness 100% of the time, but they will help.
Flu Prevention Measures
Flu prevention measures are important for people with arthritis and other rheumatic conditions.
Should People With Arthritis/Other Rheumatic Diseases Get a Flu Shot?
Flu prevention shots are important for people with chronic illness.
Flu Vaccine Helps Prevent Contagious Virus
Flu vaccines can protect against potentially severe or even fatal consequences of getting the flu. It is recommended that people in the United States, especially high risk individuals, get the flu vaccine every fall.
How To Avoid Colds, Flu, Infection When You Take Immunosuppressants
How can people who take immunosuppressant drugs for rheumatic disease avoid colds, flu, and infection?
An In-Depth Report: Colds and Influenza (the Flu)
An in-depth report on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of colds and flu.
The Flu: What You Need to Know
People of all ages can get the flu. Children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are most susceptible and more likely to have serious complications.
The Common Cold: What You Need to Know
People of all ages are affected by the common cold with children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems being most susceptible.
Common Cold: Overview, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
The common cold generally involves a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. You may also have a sore throat, cough, headache, or other symptoms. Over 200 viruses can cause a cold.
The Flu: Overview, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
The flu is a contagious infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus.

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