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Have you had
your flu shot yet?
Be protected!
Call a provider at
Shannon Clinic at
325-658-1511.
Germs have been making people sick since … well, since forever.
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Ancient Greeks wrote about the
miseries of malaria. And around 1300 B.C., an Egyptian carved a description of polio onto a stone.
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The
germs that cause both those diseases are still around today. And while you’re not likely to pick up either
of those at the office, there’s probably a cold or flu virus lurking nearby. Or maybe some strep bacteria to
inflame your throat.
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The unfortunate fact is that germs have been—and likely will continue to be—
everywhere. Most are harmless. But some can make you sneeze, come down with a fever or even worse.
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Here’s the fortunate part, however: There are simple steps you can take to help protect yourself and
your family from some common infectious diseases.
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Try these five germ busters.
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