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You have a couple of options when it comes to which vaccine to choose. Typically, you can choose between trivalent and quadrivalent vaccines. Trivalent vaccines protect against three types of flu virus, while quadrivalent vaccines, the most common kind, protect against an additional fourth. You may also opt for a high-dose option or a nasal spray vaccine that contains live but weakened strains of the virus. <a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/healthy-living/30-secrets-never-keep-your-doctor">Ask your doctor</a> about where the different types of vaccines are offered if you prefer one type over another.

Employers could require workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Will it come to that?

September 23, 2020 at 10:33 a.m.

Here's one way to get a lot more people to take a vaccine: require it as a condition of employment. Private companies can adopt that policy, which could have a...

JULY 1: NPC INTERNATIONAL | <p>With $903 million in debt, <a href="https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/giant-pizza-hut-franchisee-npc-international-declares-bankruptcy">NPC International</a>—Pizza Hut and Wendy's biggest franchisee—on July 1 filed for bankruptcy. The company suffered from years of diminishing sales and rising debts that couldn't be cured by the fact it was one of the small minority of businesses to enjoy an uptick in sales during the pandemic.</p>

Walmart to change store jobs and raise wages, including a $15 minimum in bakery and deli

September 18, 2020 at 4:24 p.m.

About 165,000 Walmart supercenter employees are about to get more pay, but it's coming with more responsibility for how their stores operate and look. In two key departments, bakery and...

MORE FREQUENT AND DEEPER CLEANING OF HOTELS | Hotel housekeeping staff already have a pretty tough job, and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, they're having to do deeper and more frequent cleanings of hotel rooms and facilities, also often using electrostatic sprayers.

Southwest Airlines will keep middle seats open through November and signals travel woes aren’t ending

September 16, 2020 at 3:51 p.m.

Southwest Airlines will hold back tickets to allow middle seats to stay open through the end of November and is in the process of trimming its November flight schedule. Dallas-based...

Daniela Diaz,11, receives a H1N1 nasal flu spray vaccine from nurse Shajaira Powell-Bailey at the Broadmoor Elementary school October 19, 2009 in Miami, Florida. The Miami-Dade County Health Department began distribution its initial shipments of the H1N1 Influenza vaccine and is launching a vaccination campaign in conjunction with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, The Children?s Trust and The Trust?s partner health agencies.

Is the nasal spray flu vaccine a good option this flu season?

September 15, 2020 at 4:16 p.m.

With flu season fast approaching, health experts have emphasized that this year, more than ever, it's important to get vaccinated for the flu. There are many vaccine options to choose...

An American Airlines agent tends to customers at DFW International Airport on July 21, 2020. American says it will reduce how many flight attendants it uses on many of its larger planes and longer trips.

American Airlines will put fewer flight attendants on some of its bigger jets

September 15, 2020 at 1:09 p.m.

American Airlines is cutting the number of flight attendants on many of its larger planes and longer trips starting in October, coinciding with upcoming furloughs and layoffs for more than...

An American Airlines agent tends to customers July 21, 2020, at DFW International Airport in Texas. American has cut its global flight schedule by 55% from a year ago for the October month.

American Airlines chops 83,000 flights from its October schedule

September 3, 2020 at 1:42 p.m.

American Airlines has cut 83,000 domestic flights from its October schedule during the last two weeks even as it holds onto hope that another round of federal stimulus grants could...

TRY TO MEDITATE | According to the American Psychological Association, there have been over 200 studies conducted on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapy for reducing stress, anxiety and depression. However, managing anxiety is not one-size fits all. While Hussain noted that meditation may not be effective for everyone, for many, slipping away to consciously focus on yourself does have a proven positive impact on relaxing the body and mind. "Deep and mindful breathing is a classic tool used for anxiety. That combined with repetitive phrases or movements can be very effective in alleviating anxiety and depression," she added.

Meditation and mindfulness ease caregivers’ stress

August 25, 2020 at 12:58 p.m.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Come evening, neighbors might see Richard Giltner gracefully moving his arms in his Fort Worth front yard. He's practicing a form of meditation called qi gong...

DON'T GIVE UP|This is a <a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/healthy-living/ease-stress-tips">stressful and uncertain time</a> for millions and millions of Americans. It might be tempting to give up instead of slogging through all the paperwork and bureaucracy. Take breathers and decompress if you need to, but don't walk away entirely. Remember, this is to protect your health and that of people you love as well as your financial future. After all, medical debt is <a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/home/highest-bankruptcy-filings-state-2019">one of the main causes of bankruptcy</a>. If you've recently lost your job during the coronavirus pandemic, beyond getting new health insurance, <a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/coronavirus-laid-off-what-to-do">here are the other must-take steps you should follow</a>.

Profiteering? Health insurers bank big profits during COVID-19 and still raise rates for next year

August 21, 2020 at 3:57 p.m.

Health insurance companies are racking up big profits during the pandemic, sometimes two to three times higher than a year ago. That's largely because so many customers are putting off...

Uber tests prescription delivery in Seattle, Dallas

August 21, 2020 at 9:14 a.m.

Uber is getting into the pharmaceutical delivery business with a pilot program that will include Dallas and Seattle, the company announced Thursday. Uber's health arm is partnering with NimbleRx, which...

Southwest Airlines employee Oscar Gonzalez, right, assists a passenger at the ticket counter June 24, 2020, at Love Field in Dallas. Airlines are trying to convince a frightened public that measures like mandatory face masks and hospital-grade air filters make it safe to fly during the coronavirus pandemic.

Southwest Airlines cuts flight schedules through October, says travel recovery remains ‘inconsistent’

August 20, 2020 at 3:49 p.m.

Southwest Airlines said booking trends are improving modestly in August after the travel recovery stalled in July, contributing to the inconsistent recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that has the carrier...

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