In this issue: Flu shot, chemotherapy side effects, beef and vegetable stew recipe and more

Getting a flu shot often protects you from coming down with the flu. And although the flu shot doesn't always provide total protection, it's worth getting.

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Flu shot Your best bet for avoiding influenza Flu shot Your best bet for avoiding influenza Getting a flu shot often protects you from coming down with the flu. And although the flu shot doesn't always provide total protection, it's worth getting. Read more

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HEALTHY TIPS & RECIPES The Mayo Clinic Diet online Discover which five habits to add and which five habits to break to start losing weight quickly. Learn more The Mayo Clinic Diet online Discover which five habits to add and which five habits to break to start losing weight quickly. Learn more Time your lotions right Apply moisturizers immediately after bathing. After washing or bathing, gently pat or blot your skin dry with a towel so that some moisture remains on the skin. Immediately moisturize your skin with an oil or cream to help trap water in the surface cells. Learn more Time your lotions right Apply moisturizers immediately after bathing. After washing or bathing, gently pat or blot your skin dry with a towel so that some moisture remains on the skin. Immediately moisturize your skin with an oil or cream to help trap water in the surface cells. Learn more Trusted health tools Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips. BMI Calculator | Calorie Calculator Trusted health tools Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips. BMI Calculator | Calorie Calculator Symptom checker Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience. Check symptoms Symptom checker Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience. Check symptoms Pumpkin-hazelnut tea cake If pumpkins are in season, roast a small pie pumpkin and puree the flesh in a blender or food processor for this dessert bread. See recipe Beef and vegetable stew Flavorful and filling, this stew is just the thing when the weather turns cold. See recipe

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