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Flu season, COVID and other viruses mean medication is in demand

by Kristin Schwab
Dec 27, 2022
The country is still facing shortages of Children’s Tylenol and other common over-the-counter medicines.
While some stores are limiting purchases of flu medications to avoid panic buying, others are facing shortages.
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It's "bring your flu to work" season

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Dec 25, 2019
In a new survey 90% of professionals said they do it.
'Tis the season.
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Flu season could be less damaging, experts say

by Erika Beras
Jan 8, 2019
During last year’s season, an estimated 80,000 people died.
A sign advertising flu shots is displayed at a Walgreens pharmacy on Jan. 22, 2018 in San Francisco, California. 
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Flu season could cost employers billions of dollars

by Reema Khrais
Feb 12, 2018
This flu season could cost businesses at least $15.4 billion in lost productivity, according to one employment consulting firm.
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There’s a sharp spike in hospitalizations this flu season

by Dan Gorenstein
Jan 5, 2018
Hospitals across the country are seeing a sharp spike in the number of hospitalizations this flu season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It seems the strain of the virus that’s circulating is particularly vicious. That means higher costs for patients – and headaches for hospitals. Click the audio player above to […]
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How to prevent a cold or flu for less than $21

by Eliza Mills
Oct 13, 2017
Two doctors told Marketplace Weekend the best ways to stay healthy during cold and flu season.
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Off-target flu shot will cost employers

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Dec 9, 2014
Since this year's flu vaccine is off the mark, more people will probably come down with the flu.
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