About Teen Life: Fight the Flu Before it Finds You!

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Teen Life From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor Teens are notorious for ignoring certain health issues. But since flu season is upon us,there are a few things teens need to know about warding off the flu before they get it, and dealing with it if they do. Eat Well to Help Reduce Your Risk of Cold and Flu One tip: oranges can help keep you healthy during cold and flu seasons. The foods you eat have a major impact on your immune system's ability to fight off colds and flu... Read more See More About:  fruits and vegetables  colds and flu  antioxidants Teens Need a Flu Shot! The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now recommends that all children from the ages of 6 months to nineteen years old get a flu shot for this upcoming flu season. Parents may be asking why it is important for their teen to get the flu vaccine. Here are 3 great reasons for teens to get to the doctor for the shot... Read more See More About:  vaccines for teens  hpv vaccines  tetanus vaccines Flu Shots for Children and Teens A flu shot can help prevent teens and children from getting influenza, and is especially recommended if they have a chronic medical problem, such as asthma... Read more See More About:  flu shots  flumist  flu symptoms Flu Symptoms Knowing what the flu looks like is really important. Flu symptoms can be severe and the flu is a bad virus. According to the CDC, the flu can 'cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death... Read more See More About:  flu  flu symptoms  fever Teen Life Ads Flu Cold and Flu 2011 Flu Season Influenza Vaccine Flu Shot Vaccine Featured Articles Catching the Flu Video Do I Have the Flu Flu Shot Clinics Why the Flu Shot Doesn't Always Work Asian Influenza Pandemics Flu Shot Reactions and Flu Shot Side Effects   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Teen Life newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement