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According to the Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group, we’re going through the worst flu season in over 30 years. Take into account the recent reports of influenza outbreaks across the nation, along with the shortage of vaccines shots and several states calling for a public health emergency, and it's easy to see why people are in manic mode. So whether you played it safe and scored a vaccine shot during the holiday break or remain on the waiting list at your local CVS, we compiled a list mobile apps that should help you get through this extremely rough flu season. Keep that hand sanitizer close and these flu reference guides even closer.
CDC FluView
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention app informs you about flu activity levels across the nation, while offering real-time stats on flu trends and access to state health department websites.
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WebMD
The web's most popular health site is available in app form. Track down possible illnesses via the Symptom Checker feature or tap into the Drugs and Treatments section to discover new therapies designed to relieve medical troubles. And if all else fails, locate the nearest medical specialist in the area to help cure your condition.
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iTriage
Still unsure of what you caught? Whether it's a bad cold or the clap, iTriage lets you search symptoms, research potential causes, and discover the best treatments directly from the app. When in doubt, it can direct you to the nearest doctor or medical facility.
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Cures A-Z
Created by world-renowned physician and researcher, Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., this electronic medical guide provides a number of features including alphabetized health conditions, weekly news briefs, and free software to “evaluate symptoms and referrals on trained physicians." But its key component is offering advice on nutritional and natural remedies.
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ZocDoc
If antibiotics and home remedies don't do the trick, you should seek the attention of a heath care professional. ZocDoc's mobile app helps search for the nearest doctor or specialist, plus allows users to book appointments immediately by simply providing their zip code and insurance plan. Browse through a list of available doctors in your area and choose an open time slot. Simple.
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Flu Defender
Find vaccine providers, plus gather vital information on flu prevention behavior and identifiable symptoms. Stay up to date on the social media front through real-time messages from the CDC Flu Twitter feed and let your followers and friends know about any flu-related news.
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Reader’s Digest Easy Home Remedies
The general interest magazine provides a number of traditional cures to take care of over 74 types of illnesses and injuries. Aside from cooking up home remedies, the app proposes additional recovery techniques (example: coating the throat with pepper spray) for good measure.
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Flu Near You
This Android exclusive keeps it simple by crowd-sourcing the most recent flu trends and activity in your area. See which locations fall under the low or high-risk zones, and search for the closest vaccine provider.
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Fight the Flu
Fight the Flu allows you to monitor flu outbreaks, identify symptoms, and reference treatments. If worse comes to worst: Seek treatment by searching for the nearest pharmacy or emergency room directly from the app.
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Sleep Cycle
Some say the best remedy for a sickness is rest. It's true: Research shows the human body is at its strongest and can best defend the immune system when catching some Zs. This program analyzes sleep patterns and wakes you up in the lightest sleep phase, manipulating the body to feel like it gained enough rest.