Tag Archives: influenza

Flu Myths & Legends: Mayo Clinic Expert Dispels 5 Common Misconceptions

January 28th, 2013 - 2:02 pm

It seems you can’t go anywhere these days without hearing “the flu this” or “the flu that.” Unfortunately, this season’s influenza outbreak is one of the worst in years. And it’s not just the flu virus that’s causing problems; there … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Evaluates this Flu Season’s Outbreak

January 10th, 2013 - 11:49 am

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is set to release its latest flu count on Friday and the numbers are expected to jump, with influenza now reported in 41 states.  Mayo Clinic continues to evaluate this season’s flu outbreak and has existing … Continue reading →

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