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"According to reports, the flu has hit the U.S. in full force. I&amp;#x27;m hearing news of friends getting it hard. Are you starting to cough and sneeze? Health experts say that the flu is becoming more widespread, and may have hit a little later in the season that usual this year. Google Flu Trends shows that flu activity has moved from &amp;quot;low&amp;quot; in the U.S. to &amp;quot;moderate&amp;quot; even &amp;quot;high&amp;quot; in some states, including Missouri and Kentucky. And, I have a confession to make: While every one of my family members got the flu shot this year, I procrastinated and didn&amp;#x27;t get one! So, I have my fingers crossed that I avoid a week of coughing, sneezing and sore throats! But, it&amp;#x27;s not too late to get the shot, and I&amp;#x27;ll probably go out this week for one (as much as I dread needles!). Did you get a flu shot this year? P.S. Why this year&amp;#x27;s flu shot may hurt more than usual! And, crazy news: These people found needles and syringes hiding in clothes at the store! Photo: istock"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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