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HEALTHY IDEAS

(NAPSA)-The CDC recommends two antivirals as a way to fight flu. Doctors can even prescribe one, Tamiflu, to someone who has been exposed to the flu to stop symptoms altogether. For more information on avoiding the flu "sick cycle," visit www.flu facts.com.

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To help prevent infection, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends meningococcal vaccination for all adolescents 11 through 18 years of age and college students living in dormitories. For more information, visit www.nmaus.org.

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One secret revealed in the new book "50 Secrets of the Longest Living People With Diabetes" is to vary when you test your blood sugar to help see the effects of food and medication. Sleek and portable, the OneTouch(r) UltraMini(tm) Meter is a good option for testing. Visit www.OneTouch UltraMini.com.