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Worried About Getting Flu? Women Shouldn’t Be
The flu — it’s a guy thing. A recent study from the Stanford University School of Medicine has found evidence that the flu vaccine is more effective in women than men. Even when women get the flu, the study suggests that they are better at fighting off the virus. This disparity between men and women … Continue reading
Visitors Leave Disneyland with Measles, not Memories
A recent trip to Disneyland has left dozens of visitors with measles rather than memories. At least 26 people who visited the theme park in Orange County, California, between Dec. 15 and Dec. 20 have contracted the disease. State officials have confirmed that the outbreak is the worst in 15 years. Already, the disease has … Continue reading
Flu Shots Now Required for Children in NYC by Vaccine Attorney Leah Durant
New York City schools can now force students to get a flu shot. A new city-wide mandate requires children between six months and five years of age to obtain a flu vaccine between July 1 and December 31 each year. Passed in the final days of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration, the rule applies to more … Continue reading
A Face-Off between the NHL and Mumps
The National Hockey League is facing off against an unexpected opponent: mumps. As of late December, more than 20 NHL players have come down with mumps across five teams. Hockey stars like Sydney Crosby and Beau Bennett have sat out several games, an unhappy development for their teams and their fans. The NHL’s battle with … Continue reading
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