Articles for Tag: "flu"

Unwanted bacteria lurking on toys, cribs 
Unwanted bacteria lurking on toys, cribs
Two common germs that cause strep throat, ear infections and colds, can live for almost a month on hard surfaces.
So much to know about sneezing 
So much to know about sneezing
With allergy season on the way, here are eight things you should know about sneezing.
Hospitals implement visitor restrictions for flu prevention 
Hospitals implement visitor restrictions for flu prevention
As the flu becomes more widespread, hospitals throughout the nation are taking extra precautions.
5 tips to help you avoid the flu this season 
5 tips to help you avoid the flu this season
With flu season in full swing, our expert shares some prevention advice.
Keep the germs at bay this holiday season 
Keep the germs at bay this holiday season
Three quick tips to help you avoid getting sick while you are out and about during the holiday.
Can bathing in vitamins boost your health? 
Can bathing in vitamins boost your health?
First it was vitamin shots, then vitamin drips — now a growing number of folks are splashing around in vitamin C-infused showers to help improve their health.
Even healthy kids can die from flu 
Even healthy kids can die from flu
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, parents shouldn’t underestimate the severity of the flu with their little ones.