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How can adults and children protect themselves against the flu?

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How can adults and children protect themselves against the flu?

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The flu is usually treatable at home, but a couple of severe symptoms warrant a trip to the doctor. Preventive and functional medicine specialist Susan Blum, MD, talks about the red flags to know.

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