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The Flu Vs. The Cold: Experts Help Debunk The Myths About Both

A cold and the flu are tough to tell apart, but there are important distinctions that can help you know the difference.

2013/01/11

Gov. Andrew Cuomo receives a flu shot from Health Commissioner Dr. Nirav Shah to encourage all New Yorkers to guard against a bad flu season. (credit: Gov. Cuomo Flickr)

Farley: ‘Severe’ Strain Of Flu Reaches Epidemic Proportions In New York City

New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said the flu vaccine will protect most people from getting the flu and even if you do become sick, the flu will be milder.

2013/01/10

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