The flu shot protects against influenza, which is different from the stomach flu (gastroenteritis).
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Will it prevent the stomach flu?
Flu
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Will it prevent the stomach flu?
The flu shot protects against influenza, which is different from the stomach flu (gastroenteritis).
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Asthma treatment: Do complementary and alternative approaches work?
Many people with asthma try complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments, ranging from herbs to yoga. Discover which asthma CAM treatments are most likely to work.
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