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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 20 MIN

Why is the Flu so Dangerous? Can you Really Die from Influenza?!

from The Pediatrician Next Door - Simple Advice on Parenting and Family Health · host Redd Rock Music

What is influenza? Is it really that bad? Yup, doctors take the flu seriously because an overactive immune response can make people really ill from the virus! Does the vaccine help or make you sick? Listen for Dr. Wendy's insider tips about what helps once your child has the flu, what doesn’t, and when it’s time to worry.      Send your questions to [email protected] or message me online here.  Find products from the show on the shop page.   *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases.    More from The Pediatrician Next Door:    Website: Pediatrician Next Door Podcast  Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door  Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75  TikTok: @drwendyhunter  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is influenza? Is it really that bad? Yup, doctors take the flu seriously because an overactive immune response can make people really ill from the virus! Does the vaccine help or make you sick? Listen for Dr. Wendy's insider tips about what helps once your child has the flu, what doesn’t, and when it’s time to worry.      Send your questions to [email protected] or message me online here.  Find products from the show on the shop page.   *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases.    More from The Pediatrician Next Door:    Website: Pediatrician Next Door Podcast  Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door  Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75  TikTok: @drwendyhunter  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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