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11 Foods and Drinks to Help Soothe Flu Symptoms
Fighting off the flu? While vaccination will blunt your symptoms and help you avoid infection in the first place, if you are infected, choosing the right foods and drinks may help you feel more like yourself and aid recovery. Read on.
October 24, 2022
Flu Season Looks to Be Off to an Early and Robust Start
Flu season is beginning a month early this year, with several states already reporting high or widespread levels of influenza activity.
October 24, 2022
How Do You Treat a Cold or the Flu? Medications, Home Remedies, and Other Treatment Options
Here's a look at over-the-counter cold and flu drugs, home remedies, and prescription medications that can help you recover.
October 17, 2022
Cold and Flu Symptoms
How do you tell the difference between the flu and a common cold? Both are contagious viral respiratory infections with many of the same symptoms. But there are key differences in how a cold and influenza set in and progress.
October 14, 2022
What Is the Difference Between Cold and Flu? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Colds and the flu are among the most common reasons people miss work or school. While they can be very similar, there are important differences in symptoms and treatment.
October 07, 2022
Flu Vax Facts: What to Know for the 2022-2023 Flu Season
Getting an annual flu vaccine is your best defense against the influenza virus. Here’s what this season’s flu shot has to offer.
September 26, 2022
Consumer’s Guide to Flu Vaccines
Nearly everyone 6 months and older should get a flu shot each fall. Learn how the annual flu vaccination protects you and those around you.
September 26, 2022
Why Getting a Flu Shot Matters for Heart Health
The influenza virus can cause serious problems for people at risk of¬¬ heart disease. Learn how the flu shot can lower that risk.
September 26, 2022
8 Ways to Keep the Flu From Spreading Through Your Household
If one person in a household gets the flu, there’s a 38 percent risk it will spread. Learn effective ways to lower the chances of a home-wide outbreak.
September 26, 2022
Cold and Flu Complications: How Dangerous Are They?
Even a mild cold or bout of influenza can compromise your immune system and lead to other health concerns.
September 26, 2022
Got Flu? What to Do
The flu may wipe you out for a week or two, but certain steps can help ease the symptoms. And it’s never too late to get vaccinated.
September 26, 2022
How Long Does a Cold or the Flu Last?
A cold and the flu typically develop in stages, with certain symptoms emerging as the infection progresses. But there are differences in their onset, severity, and duration.
September 22, 2022
Your Flu Shot Questions, Answered
What are the benefits of getting a flu shot? What are the side effects? Read on for answers to common questions about the flu vaccine.
September 20, 2022
7 Flu Shot Myths You Should Stop Believing
Can the flu shot give you the flu? (Answer: No.) Read on for accurate, medically vetted information on how flu vaccines work and their risks and side effects.
September 06, 2022
The Flu Shot: What You Need to Know
Here are the basics on how well flu shots work, how safe they are, whether you can get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine or booster at the same time, and more.
September 02, 2022
Will There Be a Lot of Flu Going Around This Season?
With evidence pointing to a challenging flu season ahead, you'll want to protect yourself with a flu vaccine and other safety measures.
September 01, 2022
Do You Need a High-Dose Flu Shot?
The best flu vaccine for people 65 and up is one specifically designed for older adults, the CDC says. Here's why.
August 29, 2022
Xofluza Approved to Treat and Prevent Flu in Children 5 to 12 Years Old
Although vaccination is still the best way to protect against the flu, the drug may help reduce transmission of influenza.
August 15, 2022
Healthcare Providers Weigh in on High-Dose Flu Shots For People 65 and Up
A recent survey of 700 physicians and pharmacists makes a compelling case for a high-dose flu vaccine like Fluzone Quadrivalent.
June 30, 2022
Health Officials Investigate Large Flu Outbreak at University of Michigan
Officials report that the majority of cases are in people who haven’t gotten their flu shot.
November 19, 2021