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...
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...
Analysis: What the current flu season might mean to children and adultsBOB EDWARDS
many safety protocols designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 have concurrently helped prevent other viruses from spreading, most notably the flu. This year, flu-related medical visits havedroppedby about 50 percent
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,...
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ABC News’ Medical Correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton is here with what you need to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
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...
as of Oct. 5, 2024—more than four times the nearly 4,000 infections recorded at this time in 2023. PeopleImages/Getty Images Respiratory virus season is upon us, those fall and winter months when the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and the common cold typically spread throughout ...
“Flu shots” are widely encouraged and advertised to pharmacy-goers and patient populationsen masse, but there are particular populations for whom you should stress the importance of receiving a vaccination this and every year: All infants (6 months and older) and children under 5 years of age...