Flu Season 2012: What You Should Know this YearRob Stein
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 March are considered peak flu season and when...
In general, everyone over 6 months of age should get a flu shot. Though rare, certain types of flu vaccines may be unsafe for women who are pregnant or people with certain chronic conditions or serious allergies to vaccine ingredients like gelatin and antibiotics. Ask your doctor if you’re...
It's only June, but scientists in the US are already thinking about flu season. As always at this time of year, they're keeping a closeeye on Australia, which saw an early start to its flu season. Some parts of the country are seeing a spike in illness...
Sky News's Tom Clarke explains what we need to know as flu season is upon usFlu positivity rates are rising rapidly- should we be worried? Wednesday 4 December 2024 18:04, UK Health ShareThis is a modal window. Video UnavailableScience and technology editor Tom Clarke explains...
As the fall months settle in, Canadians are being urged to take precautions against the upcoming flu season.
According to Segreti, this flu season could be worse than the past few years when people were taking extra precautions because of COVID-19. "People are much less adherent with masks and social distancing than they were two years ago or even last year," Segreti says. "Immunity is also lowe...
What You and Your Patients Should Know About the Flu This Season ONS VoiceRichardson, Lisa C.
Fact: Everyone over the age of 6 months is recommended to receive an influenza vaccine each year. Myth:You catch a cold or flu from cold weather, getting caught in the rain, not drying your hair, etc. Fact: Influenza and the common cold are caused by viruses, not by the temperature or...
Health experts said they are highly recommending Americans get their flu shots by the end of October to get the best protection but say it is never too late, even if people get the shot later into the season. A mobile Covid-19 and flu testing site operates in New York City, May 22,...