Flu can increase a person's risk of having a heart attack
The flu heightens an adult's risk of having a heart attack by a six fold risk increase in the first seven days of the illness.
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Some flu seasons are bad ... this one is extremely bad
Influenza is spiking in all areas of the Garden State and hospitals report a big increase in patients with flu symptoms.
Now mandatory in NJ: Flu vaccines for health care workers
The New Jersey State Nurses Association strongly supports the new law
Flu activity ‘high’ in most of New Jersey right now
Flu activity is ramping up quicker this season than last, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health.
Flu in NJ at 'moderate' level but doctor says it'll get worse
But the state Department of Health warns things could soon take a turn for the worse
Can flu shot give you the flu? No — and other misconceptions
Spoiler Alert - it's not true.
You feel crummy- but do you have a cold or the flu?
The weather is turning cooler, the days are getting shorter, and all of a sudden more and more New Jersey residents are coughing, sneezing and feeling sick.
The calendar says spring but flu is still making New Jersey sick
And a new strain of flu seems to be spreading.
4th child dies from flu in NJ
Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal said flu activity remained high around the state and said it's not too late to get a shot.
Flu activity is declining in some parts of New Jersey
There are some indicators that it is, but the experts warn it's too soon to know for sure.