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Boy with fever having temperature taken

Only 1 child flu death has been recorded this season

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 by Tricia Goss

Influenza has historically been dangerous for children. Children under 5, particularly those age 2 and younger, have a high risk of developing complications of the …

Read moreOnly 1 child flu death has been recorded this season

New bill would let kids get vaccinated without their parents’ consent

October 26, 2020April 19, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

A new bill seeks to empower young children to make the decision whether or not they want to receive vaccinations, as opposed to putting all …

Read moreNew bill would let kids get vaccinated without their parents’ consent

The best time to get your flu shot this year, according to CDC experts

September 1, 2020June 13, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

As flu season draws closer, you may wonder how to best protect yourself in 2020. This year has already proven to be a challenge for …

Read moreThe best time to get your flu shot this year, according to CDC experts

Doctors urge Americans to get the flu vaccine this year

August 26, 2020August 26, 2020 by Newsy

Health officials are urging Americans to not forget their flu shots this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says manufacturers are producing more …

Read moreDoctors urge Americans to get the flu vaccine this year

The flu is hitting children especially hard this year

February 5, 2020November 2, 2020 by Bridget Sharkey

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I’m a health writer and this is the one trick I swear by to stay healthy during cold and flu season

January 30, 2020November 6, 2020 by Brittany Anas

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Read moreI’m a health writer and this is the one trick I swear by to stay healthy during cold and flu season

Swine Flu Vaccine Testing Begins In Iowa

The flu is causing more deaths than expected this year

February 19, 2019February 20, 2019 by Kate Streit

Although this year’s flu season is considered mild in terms of severity, it has caused more deaths than expected. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) …

Read moreThe flu is causing more deaths than expected this year

Here’s how likely you are to get the flu from your workplace

January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 by WTVF News

When it comes to the flu in the workplace, workers aren’t helping keep their coworkers from getting sick, according to Staples. Staples interviewed 1,500 U.S. …

Read moreHere’s how likely you are to get the flu from your workplace

Can elderberry really be used to fight the flu?

January 25, 2019January 29, 2019 by Brittany Anas

You may have already put up a mighty first line of defense against colds and flus this season — a flu shot, good hand washing hygiene and …

Read moreCan elderberry really be used to fight the flu?

Swine Flu Vaccine Testing Begins In Iowa

Half Of Parents Think The Flu Shot Causes Flu—Here’s Why That’s Not True

November 27, 2018November 29, 2018 by Brittany Anas

Public health officials recommend getting a yearly flu vaccine to just about everyone six months and older. Still, only about half of Americans get the …

Read moreHalf Of Parents Think The Flu Shot Causes Flu—Here’s Why That’s Not True

New York Health Care Workers Receive 1st Wave Of H1N1 Vaccinations

Flu shots vs. nasal spray vaccines — What’s the difference?

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 by Brittany Anas

Good news for shot-averse kids and others who cringe at the sight of needles: After a two-year hiatus from the market, the nasal spray flu …

Read moreFlu shots vs. nasal spray vaccines — What’s the difference?

A new Flu-Fighting drug was just approved ahead of flu season

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 by Annamarya Scaccia

Last year, the United States experienced one of the deadliest flu seasons in more than four decades. Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control …

Read moreA new Flu-Fighting drug was just approved ahead of flu season

Last Year Was One Of The Deadliest Flu Seasons On Record

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 by CNN

An estimated 80,000 Americans died of flu and its complications last winter, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This means it …

Read moreLast Year Was One Of The Deadliest Flu Seasons On Record

As Long Lines In Airports Rise, TSA Struggles To Cut Waiting Times

Study: Airport security trays have more germs than toilets

September 6, 2018September 11, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

Airports have hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of guests streaming through every single year. Though it may not come as a total surprise, new …

Read moreStudy: Airport security trays have more germs than toilets

Ebola 101: 10 facts about the deadly disease

May 25, 2018May 25, 2018 by CNN

The deadly Ebola virus is snatching headlines once again as the Democratic Republic of Congo faces its ninth outbreak since its discovery more than four …

Read moreEbola 101: 10 facts about the deadly disease

Boy with fever having temperature taken

Parents of young children have reason to be watchful as flu season ends

March 28, 2018March 30, 2018 by CNN

The flu season may be winding down, but parents of young children have reason to remain watchful. As flu activity continued to decrease across the …

Read moreParents of young children have reason to be watchful as flu season ends

How to reduce your risk of flu-related pneumonia

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

By now, you’re likely well aware of how deadly this year’s strain of influenza has been. The 2018 flu season has shocked the country, causing …

Read moreHow to reduce your risk of flu-related pneumonia

A sick neuroscientist explains how the flu affects your brain

February 19, 2018February 20, 2018 by Kate Streit

When you get the flu, you know that it does a number on your body. It’s typical to experience a number of unpleasant symptoms, including …

Read moreA sick neuroscientist explains how the flu affects your brain

Nurse Rants About ER Visitors During Flu Season

February 15, 2018March 28, 2023 by Augusta Statz

The 2018 flu season has been record-breaking, and according to the Centers for Disease Control, numbers of those infected are only continuing to rise. So, …

Read moreNurse Rants About ER Visitors During Flu Season

New study finds there’s a link between the flu and heart attacks

February 13, 2018February 14, 2018 by WMAR News

It seems like everywhere you turn, we’re surrounded by sick people this season making it tough to avoid the flu. “The ill person needs to …

Read moreNew study finds there’s a link between the flu and heart attacks

This year’s flu vaccine hasn’t been so effective and eggs may be to blame

February 7, 2018May 1, 2018 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

This flu conundrum will really scramble your mind: chicken eggs may be at least partially to blame for this really bad flu season! In recent …

Read moreThis year’s flu vaccine hasn’t been so effective and eggs may be to blame

Flu Season Takes Hold Of U.S.

Doctors And Nurses Share How They Fend Off The Flu Each Year, Even When Surrounded By Sick People

February 5, 2018January 17, 2019 by Brittany Anas

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Read moreDoctors And Nurses Share How They Fend Off The Flu Each Year, Even When Surrounded By Sick People

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Pink sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl with the flu—and other celebs are raving about her performance

February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 by Augusta Statz

We all know how bad the flu has been this year, and even celebrities aren’t immune to it. Pink was slated to sing the national anthem …

Read morePink sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl with the flu—and other celebs are raving about her performance

This mom died from the flu after hospital sent her home

February 3, 2018February 2, 2018 by CNN

On Saturday, January 13, Tandy Harmon was an energetic maid of honor, running around with her best friend and making last-minute wedding preparations. Harmon didn’t …

Read moreThis mom died from the flu after hospital sent her home

This nurse was fired for not coming to work when she was sick with the flu

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 by WMAR News

The flu season at the beginning of 2018 has been worse than normal across the United States, even for the people charged with keeping people safe …

Read moreThis nurse was fired for not coming to work when she was sick with the flu

5 steps to help you avoid catching the flu on an airplane

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

If you are planning to travel in the coming weeks or months, you may be concerned about the potential risk of catching the flu on …

Read more5 steps to help you avoid catching the flu on an airplane

Mom urges parents to take kids to ER after 7-year-old son dies day after flu diagnosis

February 1, 2018April 26, 2018 by Kaitlin Gates

The current flu season has already reached epidemic proportions, with schools closing for “flu days,” hospitals seeing overcrowding and at least 37 pediatric deaths reported …

Read moreMom urges parents to take kids to ER after 7-year-old son dies day after flu diagnosis

Pharmacist recommends this DIY flu kit to help you stay healthy this flu season

February 1, 2018February 2, 2018 by KMTV

Phones have been ringing off the hook at Hart Pharmacy in Cincinnati, Ohio since the beginning of the new year, pharmacist Eric Gillespie said. It’s …

Read morePharmacist recommends this DIY flu kit to help you stay healthy this flu season

Nurse’s Facebook post warns about flu symptom you probably aren’t looking for

February 1, 2018April 23, 2018 by Kaitlin Gates

This year’s flu season in full swing and has now reached epidemic proportions. It is so widespread that emergency rooms are overcrowding and some schools are even …

Read moreNurse’s Facebook post warns about flu symptom you probably aren’t looking for

If it’s not the flu, it could be this virus instead

January 30, 2018April 23, 2018 by CNN

A runny nose, cough, sore throat, breathing problems, fever, headache, diarrhea: If you came down with these symptoms in the middle of winter, you’d probably …

Read moreIf it’s not the flu, it could be this virus instead

These Everyday Surfaces Are Actually Much Dirtier Than You’d Think

January 30, 2018January 31, 2018 by WFTS Webteam

Did you know that your desk likely has more bacteria than a toilet? You read that right, your desk at work or home likely has …

Read moreThese Everyday Surfaces Are Actually Much Dirtier Than You’d Think

A 37-year-old mother of 2 died 3 days after flu diagnosis—and now her family is urging others to get flu shots

January 29, 2018February 1, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates | Last updated on 02/01/2022

The father of an Indiana mother of two who died three days after a flu diagnosis is sharing his daughter’s story in hopes of urging …

Read moreA 37-year-old mother of 2 died 3 days after flu diagnosis—and now her family is urging others to get flu shots

This is the best way to clean your cell phone to help prevent the flu

January 26, 2018May 10, 2018 by WFTX

Ah, our cell phones. They are an important part of our lives. We get so much from them: calendars, online shopping, music, videos, social media. …

Read moreThis is the best way to clean your cell phone to help prevent the flu

Studies aiming to prove if chicken soup can help cure the common cold

January 25, 2018January 26, 2018 by CNN

We all know the grandmotherly wisdom of serving chicken soup to someone with a cold, but does this particular meal really have medicinal properties? Could …

Read moreStudies aiming to prove if chicken soup can help cure the common cold

This is when you should you go to the emergency room for flu symptoms

January 24, 2018March 22, 2019 by Bridget Sharkey | Last updated on 12/06/2018

As many of us know, the flu season can run anywhere from October through May. Influenza viruses tend to hit us the hardest during the …

Read moreThis is when you should you go to the emergency room for flu symptoms

Busting 4 common myths about the flu

January 23, 2018January 23, 2018 by WPTV

This flu season is turning into one of the worst in years. At least 30 children have died from flu-related causes this flu season. Right …

Read moreBusting 4 common myths about the flu

Should you work out when you have a cold?

January 18, 2018January 18, 2018 by Bridget Sharkey

Many of us woke up in 2018 with the best of intentions. We wanted to eat healthier, exercise more and shed some pounds. But while …

Read moreShould you work out when you have a cold?

Here’s why you should get the flu shot even if it is not as effective this year

January 18, 2018January 18, 2018 by Bridget Sharkey

Chances are that by now, you or someone you know has been hit with the flu recently. This flu season has gotten so bad that …

Read moreHere’s why you should get the flu shot even if it is not as effective this year

Do these things to make your house a Flu-Free zone

January 18, 2018January 18, 2018 by Kate Streit

You’ve probably heard that the flu virus is particularly bad this year. The severity of the flu has led to some schools closing for “flu …

Read moreDo these things to make your house a Flu-Free zone

Two More Young People Have Died From Sepsis — Here’s What You Need To Know

January 15, 2018April 17, 2018 by Bridget Sharkey

A few weeks before Christmas, 12-year-old Alyssa Alcaraz was not feeling like her usual bubbly self. The normally energetic and vibrant girl who loved singing, …

Read moreTwo More Young People Have Died From Sepsis — Here’s What You Need To Know

The flu is so bad this year that some schools are closing for ‘flu days’

January 12, 2018January 13, 2018 by Kaitlin Gates

The flu has been exceptionally bad this year, with emergency rooms facing overcrowding, and experts saying it could turn out to be the worst flu season …

Read moreThe flu is so bad this year that some schools are closing for ‘flu days’

The percentage of Americans who go to work when they’re sick

December 20, 2017December 20, 2017 by Kaitlin Gates

Flu season is officially here and officials are saying it could be a rough one, thanks to a new strain that’s already popping up. But as …

Read moreThe percentage of Americans who go to work when they’re sick

This healthy 20-year-old mom of 2 died from fast-acting flu

December 8, 2017April 17, 2018 by Kate Streit

Alani “Joie” Murietta, a 20-year-old mother of two from Phoenix, Arizona, died unexpectedly on Nov. 28 as a result of complications from the flu. The …

Read moreThis healthy 20-year-old mom of 2 died from fast-acting flu

3 DIY remedies to help you feel better this cold and flu season

November 16, 2017November 16, 2017 by Carrie Murphy

If you haven’t already gotten it, you will.  I’m talking about a cold, the flu or, god forbid, the double-whammy combination of the cold and …

Read more3 DIY remedies to help you feel better this cold and flu season

6 nutritionists share the food they eat when they’re sick

November 14, 2017January 21, 2021 by Brittany Anas

Your throat starts to feel a little scratchy, your nose starts running and you can feel a fever coming on. Uh-oh. This is definitely an …

Read more6 nutritionists share the food they eat when they’re sick

Swine Flu Vaccine Testing Begins In Iowa

The best time to get a flu shot and answers to other common flu vaccine questions

October 31, 2017November 1, 2017 by Carina Wolff

Now that flu season has begun, it’s extra important to stay on top of your health to make sure you don’t get sick. In addition …

Read moreThe best time to get a flu shot and answers to other common flu vaccine questions

9 brilliant strategies of people who never get sick

October 10, 2017 by Brittany Anas

You probably have friends or relatives who are always proudly proclaiming that they never, ever get sick. It’s as if they have invisible shields surrounding …

Read more9 brilliant strategies of people who never get sick

teacher bread trick

Teacher’s kinda gross ‘Bread Trick’ is the hand-washing inspiration that kids need

September 22, 2017December 10, 2020 by Kaitlin Gates | Last updated on 12/10/2020

Washing your hands has always been an easy and effective way to avoid germs but it has taken on a whole new level of importance …

Read moreTeacher’s kinda gross ‘Bread Trick’ is the hand-washing inspiration that kids need

Pumpkin spice cough drops are a real thing you can buy

September 8, 2017September 10, 2017 by Kaitlin Gates

‘Tis the season for colorful changing leaves, cozy sweaters, satisfying soups—oh, and also those not-so-lovely colds, allergies and sinus infections. Of course, now is also the …

Read morePumpkin spice cough drops are a real thing you can buy

Bronx Clinic Gives Out H1N1 Vaccinations

Scientists have pinpointed a method to make the flu vaccine more effective

August 15, 2017August 15, 2017 by Kate Streit

If you’ve ever gotten a nasty case of the flu even though you dutifully got a flu shot, you know that the vaccine is not …

Read moreScientists have pinpointed a method to make the flu vaccine more effective

glow sticks

Try this clever glow-stick trick the next time your kids get the stomach flu

August 7, 2017 by Kate Streit

If you’ve ever had to clean up after your kid has thrown up, you know what an unpleasant chore it can be. It’s one thing …

Read moreTry this clever glow-stick trick the next time your kids get the stomach flu

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