The flu is caused by viruses. Type A and Type B influenza viruses are what cause the main outbreaks of the flu each year. Type A is often hosted in animals such as such as ducks, chickens, pigs and whales, then passed on to humans, and is often more severe.3Type B is found only ...
Learn more from the CDC When is flu season? Flu season can be unpredictable and likes to keep us on our toes. It usually starts in early fall, around October, and continues into spring; however, it has lasted into May during some particularly stubborn years. The months of December through...
Recently, BJU has seen more influenza cases compared to the same time last year. Beijing CDC has reported a significant increase of influenza patients during February 2023. Read on to learn more about the flu. Each year, when the flu season is onset,...
Although you can get the flu anytime, flu season starts in October and can go as late as May. When is the best time to get a flu shot? Shoot for September/October. Ideally, you should have it by the end of October. But even if you miss that window, the CDC recommends vaccination...
Fact: Influenza and the common cold are caused by viruses, not by the temperature or feeling cold. For those over 60, it is especially important to take necessary precautions during flu season. Older adults are more susceptible to the flu and its complications, which could lead to hospitalisati...
For this flu season (2019-2020), all regular-dose flu shots will be quadrivalent, effective against four different strains of flu. (MORE: Pregnant women should get the flu vaccine, but only half actually do: CDC) What if I’m pregnant? It is highly recommended that all pregnant women ...
Flu Season 2012: What You Should Know this YearRob Stein
Why do people get more colds and flu when it's cold outside?In a new study, scientists have found the answer. It turns out that the cold air itself damages the immune response(免疫反应) in our noses.The nose is an important part of our body's immune system. When a virus goes into...
Did you get a cold or flu? M: Neither. I always get coughs at this time of year. Don't worry. W: Yes, the weather is dry and windy here in fall. (Text 2) W: I can't believe we won that game. My heart was beating so fast. I thought I might be sick. The last ten ...
The 2017-2018 flu season is shaping up to be one of the worst flu seasons in recent history. Cases across the country have skyrocketed and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 26 states have reported high activity levels of influenza-like illnesses. Texas is one of those states...