Health Rewind: Only 23 Percent of Flu Shots Are Effective
Plus, the flu has killed 26 kids so far.
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Influenza Vaccines Not as Preventative as Hoped - A recent report just found that this season’s flu vaccine is only 23 percent successful. The CDC still claims that there are benefits of getting vaccinated, despite higher numbers of vaccinated people getting the flu. Since early January, the flu was widespread in 46 states and 26 children had died from complications of the infection, writes Health Day. (Photo: Kristian Sekulic/Getty Images)
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Menstruation Among Homeless Women Poses Challenges - A recent Al Jazeera report highlighted the challenges that many homeless women face in maintaining their personal hygiene and how doing something as simple as changing a maxi pad in a shelter bathroom can be dangerous. The article also highlights the difficulty in getting access to soap, sanitary napkins, tampons and toothpaste. (Photo: allanswart/Getty Images)
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Thanks, Obama! Fewer Americans Struggling to Cover Medical Bills - Thanks to Obamacare, not only do more Americans have health care, but they also can better afford their medical bills, the Associated Press reported. A recent health insurance survey found people who got treatment but had problems paying their bills dropped from 41 percent in 2012 to 35 percent last year. (Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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How Nurses Can Help Low-Income Mothers - A recent article in Atlantic magazine reported on the Nurse Family Partnership, a South Carolina-based organization that partners with low-income mothers when they are pregnant and continues the relationship until their child turns 2. The groups help teen and older mothers apply for food stamps, teach parenting classes, educate about nutrition and navigate healthy relationships and better health. (Photo: Blend Images/Terry Vine/Getty Images)
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Is Red Meat Really Awful for Us? - Three out of five health experts from Time magazine claim that eating red meat can be OK. But here’s the deal: Not all red meat is created equal. Eating processed meats like bacon and cold cuts can increase your risk for diabetes and heart disease. Eating lean red meat one to two times a week is ideal. So no, you can’t OD on filet mignon. (Photo: Valentyn Volkov/Getty Images)
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