What's the best way to fend off the flu? How do you fill a prescription? This section has answers on basic health care topics.

• 5 Tips for Dealing With Shots
• 5 Ways to Fight the Flu
• 5 Ways to Stay Healthy for the Holidays
• Blood Types
• Donating Blood
• Genes and Genetics
• Getting Rid of Old Medicines
• Hand Washing: Why It's So Important
• Health Insurance Basics
• Health Insurance: Cracking the Code
• How Can I Deal With Nightmares?
• How to Fill a Prescription
• Refilling a Prescription
• Vaccine Basics
• What Does It Mean to Be a Carrier for a Genetic Condition?
• What's the Difference Between Infectious and Contagious?
• Your Medical Records

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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