The CDC recommends most Americans get a flu shot this fall. That means most insurers will cover it, and it should soon be widely available.
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Walking is a great way to improve your health, and it’s easy to add it to your daily routine
by myphillyconnection 54 viewsNew research shows walking at least 7,000 steps per day reduces the risk of death, heart disease and dementia, among other health benefits. There are several ways to increase your …
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Doctor group recommends COVID vaccine for young children, bucking new federal guidance for parents
by myphillyconnection 108 viewsChildren between 6 and 23 months old should receive COVID-19 shots, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. It's a move contrary to recent guidance from a CDC committee overhauled by …
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New Jersey may have its first locally-transmitted malaria case since 1991
by myphillyconnection 99 viewsA New Jersey resident has developed a case of malaria without having traveled internationally, potentially making it the first locally transmitted case in decades, state health officials say. The resident, …