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Please note that the author uses a Harvard email address, btw. Link from article below.
http://www.everydayhealth.com/cold-and-flu/flu-vaccine-advice-may-be-flawed-experts-say-8759.aspx
Flu Vaccine Advice May Be Flawed, Expert Says
The CDC and other public health groups promote flu vaccination for just about everyone, but the assumptions underlying flu-shot guidelines may be flawed, argues one expert.
By Brett Spiegel, Everyday Health Staff Writer
FRIDAY, May, 17, 2013 — Public health officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have amped up their push for people to get vaccinated against the flu, saying that virtually everyone should get an annual flu shot.
But in a new article published in the British Medical Journal, Peter Doshi, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in comparative effectiveness research at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, questions whether flu vaccinations really offer the benefits the CDC claims.
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Either way, it appears that both the CDC and Doshi agree that flu is a potentially life-threatening plague the requires appropriate attention and intervention. Here are some simple steps you can take to stay healthy during flu season:
Keep your distance from those who are already sick. If you are sick, stay home from work or school to prevent others from falling ill.
When sneezing or coughing, cover your nose and mouth to prevent germs from spreading. Also avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth as germs can be transmitted from infected objects you touch.
Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
Clean your home or work space, especially if others around you are ill.
Manage your stress and make sure to load up on sleep and physical activity in addition to drinking plenty of fluids and eating nutrient-dense foods.
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