Avoid the ‘twindemic’: Get your flu shot now On 2020-09-22 (HealthDay)—The best time to get your flu shot is now if you want to protect yourself against a potential “twindemic” […]
Having flu and COVID together doubles death risk in hospitalized patients On 2020-09-22 While health officials worry about a potential “twindemic” of COVID-19 and the flu this winter, a new study finds that […]
COVID-19 prevention might translate into record low flu rates, says CDC On 2020-09-17 (HealthDay)—The final statistics are in for America’s last flu season, and the news is good: Record low rates of influenza […]
THOUSANDS of Seattle's 'flu' cases last winter were likely COVID-19 On 2020-08-14 THOUSANDS of people in Seattle who thought they had flu last winter likely had coronavirus, study finds Testing of samples […]
Study finds dedicated clinics can reduce impact of flu pandemic On 2020-08-06 A new study concludes that opening clinics dedicated specifically to treating influenza can limit the number of people infected and […]
Flu vaccines are a must for children; here’s why On 2020-06-22 All family members should get the flu shot every year to protect themselves from this deadly virus. Ask your local […]
The vaccine we’re testing in Australia is based on a flu shot. Here’s how it could work against coronavirus On 2020-05-27 A new trial has begun in Victoria this week to evaluate a potential vaccine against COVID-19. The vaccine is called […]
Antiviral drug baloxavir reduces transmission of flu virus among ferrets On 2020-04-15 Baloxavir treatment reduced transmission of the flu virus from infected ferrets to healthy ferrets, suggesting that the antiviral drug could […]
Coronavirus versus the flu: What’s the difference? On 2020-03-09 Are you having symptoms of cold, cough and a runny nose? Here's how to find out whether it is seasonal […]
Under the Weather! Jessica Simpson's Family 'Kicked in the Butt' With Flu On 2020-01-09 Fighting the flu! Jessica Simpson’s entire family is sick — except for one mini member. “My family got kicked in […]