Flu season comes around every year. And so should your plan to get your flu shot. The shot, also known as the influenza vaccine, is a vaccine that protects against the influenza viruses.

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The health ministry is sounding the alarm over a rapid increase in the number of seasonal flu cases. The number of new influenza cases reported from Dec. 9 to Dec. 15 at around 5,000 designated ...

The road back to health after flu can be a particularly long one. Here we explain what you should be doing to build up your immune system and fight off any lingering effects. Have a Turkish bath ...