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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Preteens and teens need four vaccines to be protected against serious diseases like the flu and cancers caused by HPV. Make an appointment to make sure your children get all the vaccines they need before they go back to school. #NIAM17
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