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Flu shots are recommended for anyone with heart disease. Find out why.

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Flu shots Especially important if you have heart disease Flu shots Especially important if you have heart disease Flu shots are recommended for anyone with heart disease. Find out why. Read more

Craving and chewing ice: A sign of anemia? Craving and chewing ice (pagophagia) is often associated with iron deficiency with or without anemia. Read more › Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy | Opportunities | Ad Choices Tinnitus causes: Could my antidepressant be the culprit? Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) has many possible causes, including taking antidepressants. Read more › Pap smear: Still needed after hysterectomy? If you've had surgery to remove your uterus, you might not need routine Pap smears. Find out what doctors recommend for cervical cancer screening. Read more ›

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