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Health experts urge flu vaccinations to prevent infection, spread

Benjamin Hernandez, who has worked there for almost three decades. Corson said everyone should get a flu shot, especially those in high-risk groups such as people 65 and older, children, and those with compromised immune systems. Millions fall victim to the flu and according to the CDC thousands die yearly from flu-related causes. "Please get a flu shot", he said. "A study published earlier this year in a pediatric journal shows that flu vaccination can significantly reduce a child's risk of ...

December 18, 2017

"EVMs Decide Our Country's Future", Says Hardik Patel After BJP's Gujarat Win

As counting of votes for the Gujarat and Himachal Assembly elections is underway, Chief Election Commissioner AK Joti on Monday assured that the electronic voting machines (EVMs) can not be tampered with. "Our fight against EVMs will be continued", said Mr Patel. "I have a 100 percent doubt on EVMs", he said. Hardik said that around 140 software engineers of an Ahmedabad-based company are being used to hack the EVMs from Patel-dominated and tribal areas in Gujarat.

December 18, 2017

Keep the phone away from the bed at night, scientists warn

The average age when a person gets a cell phone has come down to 10 years say statistics. This means using the speakerphone option or a headset instead of holding the phone up to your ear and keeping your mobile device in a backpack or handbag and not in a pocket.

December 18, 2017

Aaron Rodgers throws first TD in return from injury

But Green Bay's final mistake of the day-a Geronimo Allison fumble on a reception deep inside Panthers territory-won the game for Carolina. He proceeded to throw a touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey . But he started over Jonathan Stewart a week after the veteran had 103 yards rushing and three touchdowns, and proved worthy of that from the outset.

December 18, 2017

Manager Dyche content with Burnley's positive week

Brighton have struggled to defend this season , allowing the eighth most goals. "Eight of their nine wins, and three of their four defeats, have been by the smallest possible margin". While Burnley have been incredible defensively, the conservative style of play has them in the bottom half in goals. Teams can be better than you on the day, the standard raises.

December 17, 2017

Victims of sports doctor Larry Nassar to address Michigan State University board

She earned $860,198 in 2015, making her the highest-paid executive of a public university in MI and 12th in the nation that year, according to the latest compensation report released this week by the Chronicle of Higher Education. We were initially encouraged last February when MSU engaged, a former federal prosecutor renowned for obtaining felony convictions against two IL governors and former Vice President Dick Cheney's chief of staff Scooter Libby, to lead an internal investigation of ...

December 17, 2017