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WashU Medicine, BJC Health System launch Center for Health AI
Washington University School of Medicine and BJC Health System, both located in St. Louis, have launched the joint Center for Health AI to harness the power of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and fundamentally change the way health care is provided.

‘I’m Healthy, so I Don’t Need the Flu Shot’ and Other Myths About the Flu Vaccine You Shouldn’t Believe

As we move into fall, you might be feeling at the top of your game — you’ve made it a priority to exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet and get stress under control. Last summer, you barely had a sniffle. Plus, you’re one of those people who just doesn’t get sick very often. You might be wondering: Can I skip getting a flu shot?

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Adult vaccinations: A guide to staying healthy

Vaccinations are a cornerstone of adult health, offering protection against multiple diseases that can affect quality of life and longevity. As we age, the immunity we gained from childhood vaccinations can wane, leaving us vulnerable to infections. Moreover, lifestyle changes, travel and age-related health changes introduce new risks that adult vaccinations can make less severe or painful.

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Fever, Cough and Fatigue. Is It the Flu or Something Else?

With the flu season upon us — along with fall allergies and new strains of COVID-19 — it can be hard to tell all the symptoms apart.

Learn the differences among symptoms and why getting the flu vaccine can help keep you and those around you safe.

Is it the flu?

The symptom checker outlines differences and similarities among flu, colds, COVID-19 and seasonal allergies.

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5 Questions to Ask at Your Annual Physical Exam
Communicating with your primary care physician helps you make good health decisions.

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Flu season is here and it’s time to get a flu shot, even if you’ve had the COVID-19 vaccine
The vaccine we’ve been hearing about for most of the year is, of course, the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Diabetes and the COVID-19 Vaccine: What you need to know
Now that three COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized for use, questions are circulating about the vaccines’ safety and effectiveness, and if and when those with certain health conditions, such as diabetes, should get vaccinated.