Staying Influenza-Free -- Thyroid patients seem to get the flu more often, and it lasts longer, so even more important to avoid getting it! A prompt and proper diagnosis can help you give flu and other respiratory diseases the cold shoulder this season, so you don't have to lose a minute of work or play to feeling ill. Here are some tips on how to stay influenza-free.

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