But why do people catch a cold or flu more often when it’s old outside? In a new study, scientists have found the answer. It turns out that the cold air damages( 破坏 ) the immune response( 免疫反应 ) in our noses. The nose is an important part of our body’s immune system...
Why the flu is a concern The flu is a contagious respiratory illness that’s caused by influenza viruses, according to the CDC. The flu can cause illness that ranges from mild to severe, and it can be deadly. The flu mainly spreads through tiny droplets that are created when someone wit...
She suggests that the new monovalent COVID-19 vaccine should provide good protection against JN.1, the predominant variant, per the CDC. “This is the first season that the RSV vaccine has been approved, but RSV certainly is circulating and if you’re eligible to get your vaccine, you ...
百度试题 结果1 题目 ( B )8. We masks when we go out during the flu season(流感季节). A. can't wear B. should wear C. didn't wear D. needn't wear 相关知识点: 试题来源: 解析 答案见上 反馈 收藏
The flu shot can still provide protection if you get it later in the season when flu activity peaks, accordingto the CDC. “The timing of the flu shot is kind of like timing the stock market. You really don’t want to think too much about it — you just sort of have to get it ...
The US Centers for Disease Control(CDC)shows that many American people die from the flu every year.The flu season usually is from December to May.During winter and spring,people stay indoors and get close to each other.Also,the flu virus(病毒) might be able to live long and be strong ...
Lewis Jay Kaplan, MD, FCCP, a critical care surgeon at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, has seen his share of critically ill COVID-19 patients in the surgical ICU that he oversees. He's approaching the upcoming flu season, poised to collide with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) vaccine safety site has been taken down on orders from... Simple Ways to Protect Your Health While Traveling This Spring Break SUNDAY, March 23, 2025 -- Spring break is a time to relax and enjoy a respite from the daily grind. But ...
According to theWorld Health Organization, “Transmission, which is primarily by airborne respiratory droplets, increases during the late winter and early spring in temperate climates and after the rainy season in tropical climates.” TheCDC statesthat, “in temperate areas, measles disease occurs prima...
As if the COVID-19 pandemic isn't scary enough, the flu season is not far away. How severe will the flu season be as it converges with the COVID-19 outbreak? What can we do to prepare? Dr. Benjamin Singer, a Northwestern Medicine pulmonologist who treats COVID-19 patients in theinte...