Flu Season

12 Tips to Fight the Flu This Season

With flu season upon us again—arriving in the midst of a still-surging coronavirus pandemic—a handful of experts offer their tips for avoiding influenza.  According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics, influenza has resulted in between 9 million and 45 million illnesses annually…

Influenza Season 2018 Update

CDC Officials Among Those Concerned With Current Activity Despite everyone’s familiarity with the “common cold,” influenza remains a point of confusion among many. From theories that portray one’s risk of contacting the flu by getting the flu shot to the general mischaracterizations of those…

Needle-Free Flu Shots

Immunizations have been one of the best public health interventions of the past one hundred years, almost as impactful as clean water. Most vaccine-preventable diseases have been reduced dramatically with widespread use of immunizations, yet many people forego some recommended immunizations. The Centers for…

Cold and Flu Season Crossword

Across 1. Average number of days for a cold to clear up 6. Often confused with a cold 9. What causes a cold 14. Use this to help stop the spread of colds and flu 16. These will help soften the blow when you’re…