Flurona

Flurona is a twindemic parents are worried about.
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Flurona & Kids: What Parents Need To Know

What to watch for, and how to protect your child during the twindemic.

by Katie McPherson
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As if a pandemic wasn’t enough, now experts are warning of a twindemic. As Covid continues and flu season sets in, it’s now possible for people — including kids — to get sick with both at once. There are ways to prevent it, and signs it’s time to call the doctor.

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The reason flurona is now officially making the rounds is because both illnesses can become serious, so naturally parents are concerned (albeit totally exhausted at this point).

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