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tools If you're an AOL member, click here to search. Did You Know?Inactivated influenza vaccine may contain
thimerosal, a preservative that contains a very small amount of mercury.
But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, no
evidence indicates that thimerosal in vaccines causes any health problems
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Features Gearing up for the Flu
Season Last year's flu season struck early and hit
hard. What's your best defense this year? Prevent it from happening in the
first place. Cold & Flu Advice for Asthma
Sufferers If you have asthma, the cold and flu season
may pose a more serious threat than tissues and cough drops can handle. Clean Your Hands: Prevent
Infection It requires minimal training and no
special equipment, yet it's one of the best ways to avoid coming down with
an infectious disease. In the News Mediterranean Diet Prevents
Disease Consumption of a Mediterranean-style diet
appears to prevent metabolic syndrome and improve survival. Acupuncture May Ease Nausea A
needle-free acupuncture technique may outperform standard medication in
preventing nausea and vomiting after major surgery. Benefit of Early Heart Attack
Treatment After a heart attack, treatment during the
initial hospital stay appears to improve survival compared with a more
delayed, conservative approach. Wishing you good health, The Mylifepath.com Team The information in this newsletter is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. Blue Shield is not responsible for and does not endorse any information, resources or services in this newsletter. If you have questions about whether a particular service is covered under your Blue Shield health plan, please refer to your Evidence of Coverage/Certificate of Insurance or call the member services number on your Blue Shield ID card.  |
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