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Personal Health

Indiana Reports First Flu Death

Indiana has reported the first flu-related death of the season. The Marion County Public Health Department confirmed the death occurred there. Indiana…
Personal Health

As Flu Season Approaches Doctor Pushes For Vaccination

Last year Indiana saw one of the worst flu season in recent years, with more than 300 reported deaths. As this year’s flu season approaches, Dr. John…
Policy & Politics

Illinois Tightens Flu Shot Requirements For Health Workers. But Who’s Enforcing It?

Christine Herman

A new Illinois statute aims to boost flu shot rates among healthcare workers by making it harder for employees to decline the vaccine.Lawmakers say this…
Access to Care

Why Some Kids Might Not Get FluMist This Year

Most Michigan pediatricians will be following the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control, which says children ages 2-17 should get a regular…
Personal Health

Worried About The Flu Shot? Let's Separate Fact From Fiction

Tara Haelle

If you've ever wondered if the flu shot can give you the flu, you're not alone. We fact check the most common flu myths for you and provide the lowdown on this year's vaccine.

Sick Season 2

Incarcerated people are some of the sickest people in our country. Many have chronic conditions such as diabetes or lung disease. And they’re far more likely to suffer from mental illness and addiction. On Season 2 of Sick, listen to stories of what goes wrong in corrections facilities — places meant to keep people healthy, but built to punish them.

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