Brokaw has been the sole anchor of weekday ``NBC Nightly News'' since 1983, and has an impressive history of ``firsts,'' including: the first exclusive United States one-on-one interview with Mikhail Gorbachev, which earned him an Alfred I.
If you think it's the flu, avoid contact with others. Don't try to power through your day at work, you'll only risk exposing your coworkers and others you come in contact with. If you must go out, for instance to see a doctor, wear a face mask. Influenza is highly contagious, and often debilitating and even deadly.
How the Flu Affects People With Heart Disease. If you have heart disease, this is what you need to know about the flu. Terry Vine/Blend Images/Getty Images. If you have heart disease, you need to be aware of how the flu can affect you. Many over the counter cold and flu medications are not safe for people with heart disease and you should never take a new medication (over the counter or not) without first discussing it with your doctor.