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The truth about the flu shot: Myth vs. reality

Suspicions and misconceptions about the flu vaccine are everywhere. Some say they caught the virus despite being vaccinated, others say they've heard this year's vaccine is ineffective and others worry they got vaccinated too early -- or too late -- for it to work.

Tags: Anthony Fauci, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

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Local hospitals restrict visitors to prevent spread of flu

At least seven area hospitals are telling visitors with flu symptoms or even the sniffles to refrain from coming to see family or friends in the hospital.

Tags: Inova Health System, hank silverberg, visitor restrictions

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Drink up: beverages to ward off flu

When it comes to warding off the flu, you can never have enough tips - especially with an epidemic on our hands.

Tags: del walters, prevention, drinks

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Simple steps for preventing the flu

It seems like the flu is unavoidable in the D.C. area, but there are simple steps anyone can take to cut the risk of getting sick.

Tags: hand washing, Paula Wolfson, John Dooley, Foxhall Internists

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Local clinics run out of flu vaccines

Some signs in area parking lots and store windows advertise "Flu Shots Available Today." In many cases, however, the signs are overly optimistic or outright wrong.

Tags: flu vaccine, flu shots

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Flu vaccinations don't always keep the bug away

Doctors are noticing a disturbing trend this flu season - an unusually large number of people who received flu vaccinations are still getting sick.

Tags: Foxhall Internists, Paula Wolfson, CDC

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Hampton Roads hospitals urge visitors to don masks

More than two dozen medical centers in Hampton Roads are urging patients and visitors to wear a mask at their facilities to help stop the spread of the flu.

Tags: Hampton Roads

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Don't feel sick with the flu? Not so fast

One thing is for certain when it comes to the flu: If you have it, someone gave it to you.

Tags: andrew mollenbeck, CDC

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Area hospitals: 'Huge increase' in patients, staffing due to flu season

Area hospitals are calling for back up to handle a surge in patients related to one of the most severe flu seasons in years.

Tags: MedStar Montgomery County, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, andrew mollenbeck

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Deadly flu season set to be moderate to severe

The flu season this year has been a deadly one, with 18 children who have already died from influenza-related illness since its beginning.

Tags: flu season, flu shots, flu vaccine, CDC, Jamie Forzato

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