Do you know the difference between
stomach flu and influenza?
“Stomach flu” is a popular term but not the true medical diagnosis. The proper medical term for stomach flu is gastroenteritis. Sometimes people mistake symptoms of stomach flu or gastroenteritis for the viral infection we commonly call “flu,” which has symptoms of fever, congestion, muscle aches, and fatigue. Learn more about stomach flu and influenza so you can recognize flu symptoms and seek proper treatment.
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Whooping cough can cause serious, sometimes even fatal, complications in infants and young children. Protect your children by making sure you and anyone who spends time around them, are up to date on your whooping cough vaccine. #NIAM17
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You have the power to protect yourself and the ones you love. Take CDC’s adult vaccine quiz and bring the customized printout with you to discuss at your next medical appointment. go.usa.gov/xqtz4 #NIAM17
Did you know you need vaccines throughout your life? Even if you were fully vaccinated as a child, the protection from some vaccines you received can wear off over time and you may need a booster. There also are specific vaccines that you may need as you get older based on your age, job, lifestyle, travel, or health conditions. Take this CDC quiz to find out which vaccines are right for you: go.usa.gov/xqtz4 #NIAM17
Some things you outgrow as an adult. Vaccines aren’t one of them. Talk to your health care provider, your public health department to find out which vaccines are recommended for you. go.usa.gov/xqthx #NIAM17
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