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Less than half of college students get a flu shot each year
Although most college students in the U.S. believe it is important to get an annual influenza vaccine, less than half (46%) say they typically get vaccinated, according to a new National Foundation for Infectious Diseases survey released earlier this month.
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Lone Star State heading into holidays with flu-like symptoms
The flu is picking up in Texas, according to the latest Walgreens Flu Index released Wednesday.
While the data does not measure actual levels or severity of flu activity, the Flu Index provides valuable insight by showing which cities or metropolitan areas are experiencing the most incidences of influenza each week based on Index methodology, the pharmacy retailer stated.