During flu season, we usually know what the problem is after getting a high fever. The same goes for a bout of nausea, fatigue or body aches. From late fall through early spring, with a peak of activity occurring sometime between December and February, those symptoms tip us off to the virus. The flu comes with a set of very noticeable symptoms that often stop us in our tracks.

But, even with those troublesome signs, for most people the virus remains mild.

That’s not the case for everyone though. For older adults, young children, pregnant women, and those with a compromised immune system, the flu can be very severe and in some cases lead to death.

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What goals and New Year’s Resolutions do you have as we wrap up 2018?

Maybe you haven’t thought about them yet. How about traveling more in 2019?

This post gives you the top six travel destinations for the New Year according to Lonely Planet. These great countries include nations like Sri Lanka, Germany, Zimbabwe, Panama, Kyrgyzstan, and Jordan. We’ve also added some useful travel tips with the list of each country.

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The current measles crisis is moving quickly throughout the United States. There’s even a good chance details of the outbreak have already changed by the time you’re reading this.

Although, as of December 17, measles is hitting hard throughout 26 states. It has been specifically hard-hitting in New York.

Measles is highly contagious. It is a virus that’s spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms of measles include fever, runny nose, and a sore throat. A rash can also form throughout the entire body. The rash generally starts on the head and slowly makes its way down through the rest of the body.

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Asian longhorned ticks came on the scene in the United States a couple of years ago. Since the, the bugs have continued to pose an imminent threat to livestock and citizens.

This new species was first discovered on a sheep in New Jersey. Back in August of this year, six states across the U.S. confirmed illnesses from this species of tick.

Now, a total of nine states or about 45 counties, have reported the Asian longhorned tick on people, as well as domestic animals and farms. These states, along with New Jersey, include Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, West Virginia, New York, Maryland, and Connecticut.

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If you’ve ever done any research into vaccinations, you may have come across the different kind of viruses in those vaccines.

Some vaccines contain a dead or inactive version of the virus they’re protecting against. Other use a weakened or live version of the virus.

But, what’s the difference between weakened and dead vaccines?

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